Assistant Land Manager in Cheshire, Warrington

A leading house builder have a requirement for an Assistant Land Manager to join their Land & Planning team based in the North West.

The role

You will assist the Land team in sourcing viable, attractive and profitable land opportunities in the North West region to meet business requirements, including growth plans and margin improvement as well as enhance reputation in the marketplace.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Identify and appraise land opportunities for open market sale, private rent and affordable housing in line with the partnerships approach and business plan.
• Develop a detailed knowledge of development opportunities and competitor activity within the region
• Work with the Land Director to formulate and manage offers and co-ordinate early technical investigations required to formulate land bids.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with local authorities, national and local agents, landowners and promoters in pursuit of opportunities for the company.
• Build a pipeline landbank based on a strong margin and advantageous deal structure and cashflow.

Experience required:

• Relevant qualification in Land, Town Planning, Geography
• RICS qualified (or working towards)
• Ability to identify viable land development opportunities both on and off market for delivery in the short to medium term
• Build a short- and medium-term pipeline landbank based on strong margin and advantageous deal structure and cashflows
• Maintain and expand the Division\’s key contact base, e.g. land agents, landowners, local authorities
• Technical ability and good understanding of the planning process
• An understanding of the residential market, plus a network of contacts within the industry

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading house builder that offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package along with career progression opportunities.