Vistry Group
Land Manager
Job Location
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
Job Description
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Land Manager to join our team within Vistry Southern, at our Basingstoke office. As our Land Manager, you will be reporting into the Land & Development Director, the Land Manager will be responsible for securing land opportunities to meet the company's requirements and expansion plans.
A Land Manager post is a largely self-sufficient role, with the ability to source land opportunities and drive each deal through from Terms Agreed to Land Completion due to a broad understanding of the legal, planning, development and commercial constraints and opportunities of any proposal.
Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you...
Competitive basic salary and annual bonusCompany car, car allowance or travel allowanceUp to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidaysPrivate HealthcareEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leaveCompetitive contributory pension schemeLife assurance - 4 x your annual salaryShare incentive schemesEmployee rewards portal with many more benefits...
In return, what we would like from you...
Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and QualityEducated to a minimum of Degree standard (on a relevant course) or with suitable alternative experienceComputer literate and able to use Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to a good standardTrack record of successfully acquiring residential land within Hampshire, Surrey & West SussexExperience negotiating and managing through to completion complex, multi-party legal agreementsExperience of working in a PLC housebuilderExcellent communication skills and a professional manner, commensurate with delivering business development and promoting the CompanyHighly literate able to understand and interpret complex legal documentationHighly numerate with the ability to undertake residual valuations for land appraisals, undertake comparable sales valuations and provided sensitivity analysisA good understanding of legal obligationsProven list of contacts in the areaIn-depth knowledge and understanding of Local Planning Authorities in Hampshire, Surrey & West SussexIn depth understanding of budget managementExcellent negotiation and networking skillsA pragmatic approach to problem solvingA methodical approach to working practicesA self-starter capable of creating and maintaining momentum in projectsDecision making/problem solving/multi-taskingAble to work accurately under pressure to meet deadlinesCan influence and persuade othersWilling to work extra to meet deadlines, as and when the business needs require it
Desirable...
RTPI/RICS qualified or working towards a qualification
More about the Land Manager role...
Represent and promote the business unit within the Hampshire, Surrey & West Sussex property sector.Develop and maintain regular contact with key land agents/owners within Hampshire, Surrey & West Sussex.Identify suitable immediate land opportunities, on and off market.Source longer-term land with planning potential and liaise with the Strategic Land Team accordingly.Present to landowners and agents on a formal and informal basis.Negotiate legal agreements with Vistry lawyers and third parties.Procure and review technical, legal and development information during bid preparation process.Present bid proposals to Regional Board in advance of submitting offers.Prepare and submit Land Approval Packs and obtain authority to acquire sites in line with Company policies and protocols.Manage the offer process and provide support to the Land Director and Managing Director.Offer on a minimum of 15 sites per annum.Acquire land in accordance with annual Land Strategy priorities and focus areas. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us...
We're Vistry Group, the UK's leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes. Our core values of integrity, caring, and quality shape all we do; our partnership-led approach helps us build sustainable communities where they're needed most.
You're probably familiar with our unmatched portfolio of brands: Linden Homes, Bovis Homes, and Countryside Homes. We also have Vistry Works, our timber frame manufacturing operation, and Vistry Services, our support functions. Together, we build more than homes, so there's nowhere better to build your career. We're proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. Join us in making Vistry.
#LI-HA1
Benefits
Agile Working
Offers a flexible way of working.
Annual Leave
Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days.
Pension with Legal & General
Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available.
Volunteer Days
With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities.
Regional Office Location
Why Vistry
Joining Vistry is just the start of building your perfect career. In return for your passion and skills, we invest in your future, providing all the support and training you need to thrive in your career and realise your potential. Our work is rewarding in itself, but we also offer a range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, plus plenty of recognition incentives. We value you and everything you help us build as we make Vistry together.
Location: Basingstoke, GB
Posted Date: 9/22/2024
A Land Manager post is a largely self-sufficient role, with the ability to source land opportunities and drive each deal through from Terms Agreed to Land Completion due to a broad understanding of the legal, planning, development and commercial constraints and opportunities of any proposal.
Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you...
Competitive basic salary and annual bonusCompany car, car allowance or travel allowanceUp to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidaysPrivate HealthcareEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leaveCompetitive contributory pension schemeLife assurance - 4 x your annual salaryShare incentive schemesEmployee rewards portal with many more benefits...
In return, what we would like from you...
Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and QualityEducated to a minimum of Degree standard (on a relevant course) or with suitable alternative experienceComputer literate and able to use Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to a good standardTrack record of successfully acquiring residential land within Hampshire, Surrey & West SussexExperience negotiating and managing through to completion complex, multi-party legal agreementsExperience of working in a PLC housebuilderExcellent communication skills and a professional manner, commensurate with delivering business development and promoting the CompanyHighly literate able to understand and interpret complex legal documentationHighly numerate with the ability to undertake residual valuations for land appraisals, undertake comparable sales valuations and provided sensitivity analysisA good understanding of legal obligationsProven list of contacts in the areaIn-depth knowledge and understanding of Local Planning Authorities in Hampshire, Surrey & West SussexIn depth understanding of budget managementExcellent negotiation and networking skillsA pragmatic approach to problem solvingA methodical approach to working practicesA self-starter capable of creating and maintaining momentum in projectsDecision making/problem solving/multi-taskingAble to work accurately under pressure to meet deadlinesCan influence and persuade othersWilling to work extra to meet deadlines, as and when the business needs require it
Desirable...
RTPI/RICS qualified or working towards a qualification
More about the Land Manager role...
Represent and promote the business unit within the Hampshire, Surrey & West Sussex property sector.Develop and maintain regular contact with key land agents/owners within Hampshire, Surrey & West Sussex.Identify suitable immediate land opportunities, on and off market.Source longer-term land with planning potential and liaise with the Strategic Land Team accordingly.Present to landowners and agents on a formal and informal basis.Negotiate legal agreements with Vistry lawyers and third parties.Procure and review technical, legal and development information during bid preparation process.Present bid proposals to Regional Board in advance of submitting offers.Prepare and submit Land Approval Packs and obtain authority to acquire sites in line with Company policies and protocols.Manage the offer process and provide support to the Land Director and Managing Director.Offer on a minimum of 15 sites per annum.Acquire land in accordance with annual Land Strategy priorities and focus areas. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us...
We're Vistry Group, the UK's leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes. Our core values of integrity, caring, and quality shape all we do; our partnership-led approach helps us build sustainable communities where they're needed most.
You're probably familiar with our unmatched portfolio of brands: Linden Homes, Bovis Homes, and Countryside Homes. We also have Vistry Works, our timber frame manufacturing operation, and Vistry Services, our support functions. Together, we build more than homes, so there's nowhere better to build your career. We're proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. Join us in making Vistry.
#LI-HA1
Benefits
Agile Working
Offers a flexible way of working.
Annual Leave
Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days.
Pension with Legal & General
Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available.
Volunteer Days
With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities.
Regional Office Location
Why Vistry
Joining Vistry is just the start of building your perfect career. In return for your passion and skills, we invest in your future, providing all the support and training you need to thrive in your career and realise your potential. Our work is rewarding in itself, but we also offer a range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, plus plenty of recognition incentives. We value you and everything you help us build as we make Vistry together.
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Location: Basingstoke, GB
Posted Date: 9/22/2024
Contact Information
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