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Senior Land Manager - Bolsover, Derbyshire, United Kingdom - Granton Associates
Description
Key Purpose of Role
To identify and acquire development sites to meet the Company's annual land targets.
To work closely with internal departments to ensure that all departments contribute fully into the land bid process in order to win development sites for the future of the business and secure the sites under contract and through the planning process until Legal Completion of the land.
Key Duties / Responsibilities
Land Identification
* Maintain a high profile with external property contacts by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with local authorities, local agents, landowners and other developers within the company's geographical area, in pursuit of opportunities for the company.
Land Appraisal
Qualifications
2.2 Degree (or equivalent) OR Qualified by experience.
Experience
Experience within a housebuilding company in a similar role.
Key knowledge and skills
Strong numeracy skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Up to-date knowledge of land acquisition legislation and an ability to understand legal issues.
Previous experience of working with others to manage projects through the acquisition, planning process and commercial negotiations.
Excellent negotiation skills.
Ability to confidently present thoughts and findings to team members of all departments and senior management as required.
Delivers on time and to target.
Personal attributes
Self-motivated and ability to develop self
