Avant Homes
Land Manager - East Midlands
Job Location
Nottingham, United Kingdom
Job Description
With lots of exciting plans in the pipeline, there's never been a better time to join Avant Homes, let us tell you why…
Avant Homes is a housebuilder operating in Scotland, the North East and West of England, across Yorkshire, the East and West Midlands and Wales, with nine regional offices employing over 600 people.
We have ambitious growth plans and are looking for passionate individuals to help us achieve them. Our mission is to provide affordable homes to our communities, ensuring that new homes are accessible and attainable for all with a product suitable for everyone.
Avant Homes are proud to employ local people across our developments and within our regional offices, teamwork is key to everything that we do.
We are looking for people who want to be a part of something special, so why not start the foundations and build your career with us today?
Due to continued success and future business growth, we have an exciting opportunity for either a Land Manager or Land Buyer to join our East Midlands Land team based at our head office in Nottingham.
The Role
Do you have a proven track record as a Land Manager or Land Buyer in the housebuilding industry?
Are you a Land Buyer looking to progress your career with a growing developer?
Perhaps you can demonstrate a strong network of contacts and looking to step up in your next role?
If the answer is yes, then look no further, your next career could be with us!
Joining our team as Land Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the Land team to lead, develop, agree, implement and deliver the region's land acquisition strategy in order to meet the region's business plan and future growth requirements.
You will also be responsible for:
Managing the land acquisition process ensuring the effective compliance, control and deployment of all available land opportunities
Sourcing and securing land effectively for the immediate, short and medium term via the development of agent contacts, planning leads, methods of formal and informal tender and 'off market' land procurement.
Identifying the most effective route of procurement both from a legal and planning perspective.
Assisting in achieving planning approvals, working with third party providers and with internal departments.
Achieving and maintaining a high profile with external property contacts, working relationships with local authorities, local agents, landowners and other developers within the Region's operating area.
Engaging in the process of determining, agreeing and delivering site start programmes and development programmes within agreed timescales.
Preparation of effective and relevant legal documentation for each development or phase of development
Who are we looking for?
As well as being able to demonstrate your experience within land management, you must also possess an aptitude to combine strong organisation and communication skills along with the ability to relate to all levels of staff and stakeholders, whilst also maintaining a keen desire to work in a quality driven business.
Excellent relationship building skills are essential for this role along with knowledge of all elements of the land acquisition process.
You must also be able to demonstrate a strong network of contacts within the East Midlands region along with the ability source land whilst also producing and presenting land offers and negotiating best possible terms.
To be considered for this role you must also possess;
A full UK driving licence
A relevant qualification or proven experience in land acquisition, procurement and management.
Detailed understanding of the legal and planning frameworks associated with land acquisition and development procurement.
Technical, legal, financial and commercial awareness
Awareness of codes of practice that impact on land acquisition and planning matters e.g. Planning Policy, Systems and Frameworks on a local basis
What will you get in return?
Discretionary bonus
Company car plan/cash allowance
Buy, sell and accrual holiday scheme
Private Health care
Company Pension
Life Assurance
Other Benefits including our exclusive Avant discount platform
If this sounds like you, join us and be a part of Avant's future success
Location: Nottingham, GB
Posted Date: 11/15/2024
Avant Homes is a housebuilder operating in Scotland, the North East and West of England, across Yorkshire, the East and West Midlands and Wales, with nine regional offices employing over 600 people.
We have ambitious growth plans and are looking for passionate individuals to help us achieve them. Our mission is to provide affordable homes to our communities, ensuring that new homes are accessible and attainable for all with a product suitable for everyone.
Avant Homes are proud to employ local people across our developments and within our regional offices, teamwork is key to everything that we do.
We are looking for people who want to be a part of something special, so why not start the foundations and build your career with us today?
Due to continued success and future business growth, we have an exciting opportunity for either a Land Manager or Land Buyer to join our East Midlands Land team based at our head office in Nottingham.
The Role
Do you have a proven track record as a Land Manager or Land Buyer in the housebuilding industry?
Are you a Land Buyer looking to progress your career with a growing developer?
Perhaps you can demonstrate a strong network of contacts and looking to step up in your next role?
If the answer is yes, then look no further, your next career could be with us!
Joining our team as Land Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the Land team to lead, develop, agree, implement and deliver the region's land acquisition strategy in order to meet the region's business plan and future growth requirements.
You will also be responsible for:
Managing the land acquisition process ensuring the effective compliance, control and deployment of all available land opportunities
Sourcing and securing land effectively for the immediate, short and medium term via the development of agent contacts, planning leads, methods of formal and informal tender and 'off market' land procurement.
Identifying the most effective route of procurement both from a legal and planning perspective.
Assisting in achieving planning approvals, working with third party providers and with internal departments.
Achieving and maintaining a high profile with external property contacts, working relationships with local authorities, local agents, landowners and other developers within the Region's operating area.
Engaging in the process of determining, agreeing and delivering site start programmes and development programmes within agreed timescales.
Preparation of effective and relevant legal documentation for each development or phase of development
Who are we looking for?
As well as being able to demonstrate your experience within land management, you must also possess an aptitude to combine strong organisation and communication skills along with the ability to relate to all levels of staff and stakeholders, whilst also maintaining a keen desire to work in a quality driven business.
Excellent relationship building skills are essential for this role along with knowledge of all elements of the land acquisition process.
You must also be able to demonstrate a strong network of contacts within the East Midlands region along with the ability source land whilst also producing and presenting land offers and negotiating best possible terms.
To be considered for this role you must also possess;
A full UK driving licence
A relevant qualification or proven experience in land acquisition, procurement and management.
Detailed understanding of the legal and planning frameworks associated with land acquisition and development procurement.
Technical, legal, financial and commercial awareness
Awareness of codes of practice that impact on land acquisition and planning matters e.g. Planning Policy, Systems and Frameworks on a local basis
What will you get in return?
Discretionary bonus
Company car plan/cash allowance
Buy, sell and accrual holiday scheme
Private Health care
Company Pension
Life Assurance
Other Benefits including our exclusive Avant discount platform
If this sounds like you, join us and be a part of Avant's future success
Location: Nottingham, GB
Posted Date: 11/15/2024
Contact Information
| Contact | Human Resources Avant Homes |
|---|