Land Manager

 

Main characteristics

Location

Cambridgeshire

Company

Vistry Group

Employment type

Permanent

Category

Distribution

Job summary

We have a new opportunity for a Land Manager to join our team within the Vistry East division, at our Peterborough office. As our Land Manager, you 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 instruct consultants/development team regarding the legal, planning, development and commercial constraints of any proposal.

Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you...
Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
Agile working possible (dependent on role)
Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Private Healthcare
Competitive contributory pension scheme
Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary
Share incentive schemes
Employee rewards portal with many more benefits...
In return, what we would like from you...
Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality
Demonstrable track record of buying land
A good understanding of legal obligations
Proven list of contacts in the area
In-depth knowledge and understanding of planning authorities
Strong mathematic and IT ability
Ability to assess and analyse information
In depth understanding of budget management
Excellent negotiation and networking skills
A pragmatic approach to problem solving
Excellent communication skills
Able to work under pressure
Able to work with a high degree of accuracy
A methodical approach to working practices
Decision maker with pragmatic approach to problem solving
Able to influence and persuade others
Discretion and integrity in attitude and approach
A self-starter capable of creating and maintaining momentum in projects
More about the Land Manager role...
Identify suitable land opportunities on and off market for immediate opportunities, however also longer-term land with planning potential for liaison with the Strategic Land department
Present to landowners and agents on a formal and informal basis
Negotiate legal agreements with Vistry lawyers and third parties
Procure technical, legal and development information to instruct internal and external parties to prepare offers
Prepare and submit Land Approval Packs and obtain authority to acquire sites in line with Company protocols
Business development to promote the Company in the residential and property development sector
Manage the offer process and provide support to the Land & Planning Director and Managing Director
Offer on c20 sites per annum
Acquisition of land in line with requirements and acquisition strategy to be agreed on an annual basis
To develop and maintain regular contacts with land agents/owners within the area of operation (primarily Peterborough, Huntingdonshire, East Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Fenland, South Holland and East Northamptonshire)
Monitor land bank and Land Terrier to establish ransom or land sale potential and ensure no encroachment or unauthorized use Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us...
At Vistry Group, we build more than homes. We develop sustainable communities across all sectors of the UK housing market through our leading housing brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Delivered through Vistry Housebuilding, Countryside Partnerships and Vistry Works with the support of Vistry Services, our values of integrity, caring, and quality continue to shape all we do.

We're proud that our UK Green Building Council membership, 2021 Large Housebuilder of the Year award and status as a UK top-five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating allows us to transform land into thriving spaces. We're also 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. From memories and communities to worthwhile careers, we're making Vistry.

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