Position: Land Manager (or experienced Land Buyer looking to step up)Reporting to: Head of Land Office location: Chipping Sodbury, South West regionRegion/Geographical remit: South West region including Bristol, Somerset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and parts of West Oxfordshire; all new outlets within a 1 hours' drive time of regional office in Chipping Sodbury (Cotswolds region)Working arrangements: Flexible working between home, office and developments including 1 day working from home per weekAbout us/ What we offer:Redcliffe Homes are a leading South West of England based residential developer with headquarters in Chipping Sodbury.
Established over forty years ago, we are a multi-award winning and privately owned developer, who creates desirable homes in the most sought-after locations throughout the South West of England.
We are passionate about good design and the quality of our homes.
We are proud, not only to have created attractive developments in sensitive locations, but also communities where individuals are proud to belong.
Day-to-day you will have exposure to the Senior Management team and we operate with an inclusive 'open-door' policy.Opportunity to work for an innovative and forward-thinking regional developerOperating with a 'culture-led' approachChampions of innovation, quality, and designDaily exposure to the Senior Management TeamOffering a 'blank canvas' for our people to develop and grow – we are growing businessOffering real career progressionA friendly and relaxed work environment – operating with an 'open door' policyFlexible working options including 1 day working from home per weekAbout the role:Due to the continued growth and expansion and with an increased pipeline of work, we are looking to further strengthen our Land and Planning team with the appointment of a Land Manager or experienced Land Buyer looking to step up.
The role will be varied, and you will assist the Head of Land with managing all aspects of immediate and strategic land to ensure new land opportunities are secured and existing committed sites are delivered in line with our land pipeline for the business.About you:You will be a Land Manager or an experience Land Buyer who has a background and demonstrable history of buying sites – immediate and strategic across our operations regions.An extensive contact base and network across of the South West patch including Bristol, Somerset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and parts of West Oxfordshire; all new outlets within a 1 hours' drive time of regional office in Chipping Sodbury (Cotswolds region)A proven track record of buying land across the South West patch including Bristol, Somerset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and parts of West Oxfordshire; all new outlets within a 1 hours' drive time of regional office in Chipping Sodbury (Cotswolds region)Sound geographical knowledge of the South West patch including Bristol, Somerset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and parts of West Oxfordshire; all new outlets within a 1 hours' drive time of regional office in Chipping Sodbury (Cotswolds region)A proven track record in successfully acquiring immediate and strategic landAn excellent understanding of the planning system and planning policy at both local and national levelArticulate, clear and credible, and able to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environmentFamiliarity with all legal and contractual aspects of the land processExceptional negotiating and influencing skills; a confident and professional networkerExcellent people and networking skillsAn innovative thinker, with the drive to seek out and pursue new development opportunitiesEither RTPI, or RICS qualified accreditation, or to degree level in a relevant subject such as Town Planning or SurveyingYou will be expected to:Identify new immediate and strategic development opportunities through an array of tools i.E: Landstack, statutory development plans, housing land audits, liaising with agents and utilising an existing contact baseNegotiate terms and securing sites, including initial due diligence, EOI's, formulating offers, and managing the legal process with our appointed solicitorsAssist with the internal procedures of acquiring land whether that be Unconditional, Conditional (STP), or via Option / Promotion agreementsAssist with the promotion of the strategic land bank, appointing & managing external consultants, liaising with technical, commercial and sales teams internallyMonitor the strategic land portfolio, with national and local planning policy guidelines.Assist in preparing pre application, planning applications and appeals if necessary working alongside our internal development plannerCo-ordinate the viability process and agree land values with owners/agents in exercising option agreementsBenefits Package includes:Competitive base salaryCompetitive bonus scheme depending on company performanceCar Allowance32p per mile business mileagePrivate healthcareCompany pension26 days holiday plus bank holidays