Land Manager

Land Manager Dorset £DOE + Package On behalf of our client, ITS Building People (Southampton) are searching for an experienced Land Manager to join an award-winning house builder. This is a new role due to company growth and the successful candidate will be joining the company reporting directly into the Planning Director. You will be responsible for sourcing Land across Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Devon and West Sussex Establish and maintain effective working relationships with local authorities, local agents, land owners and other developers within the Division's geographical area to ensure up to date knowledge of current and future market opportunities. Work closely with the land team to conduct land appraisals in line with the Group's land appraisal system to determine the valuation of any potential development land. Produce a clear assessment of the potential success of a development by collating build costs, market research, local planning policy and technical information. Successfully negotiate and prepare offers to pursue land opportunities in order to meet the Division's land requirements that are within budgets and forecasts. Maintain a sound knowledge of all technical and health and safety aspects covering land acquisition and development of land and associated legal agreements. Ensure effective working relationships are maintained between Land and other internal departments to ensure opportunities are maximised to assist with the land acquisition process. Maintain and manage the land register/portfolio. Liaise with Planning and external consultants to ensure the successful delivery of applications and decisions.Experience Required Experience of working as a Land Buyer or Senior Land Manager Successful experience in land acquisition within the housebuilding industry.If this might be a role that you could be interested in, please submit your CV to us today