Land Manager

Role Overview

In a Nutshell…We have a fantastic opportunity for a Land Manager to join our team within Vistry Cornwall South West, at our Exeter office. As our Land Manager, you will be responsible for sourcing viable, attractive, and profitable land opportunities in line with businesses core strategy across the South West region. Successful candidate will be part of a successful and growing business, reporting directly to the Land Director.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated. 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

Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees

Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service

2 Volunteering days per annum

Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice

Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary

Share save and 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

Extensive experience preferably form a house builder / developer background

Strong time management skills with an ability to prioritise

Able to work as part of a team as well as autonomously

Ability to communicate well with individuals at all levels and positively motivate teams and individuals to deliver

Self-sufficient in terms of IT - proficient in MS Office programmes, and development software

Ability to build productive stakeholder relationships

More about the Land Manager role…

Identification of viable land development opportunities both on and off market for delivery in the short to medium term

Negotiate land agreements with solicitors, agents and third parties

Build a short- and medium-term pipeline landbank based on strong margin and advantageous deal structure and cashflows

Maintain and expand the Division's key contact base, e.g. land agents, land owners, local authorities

Strong knowledge of the residential market, plus an established network within the industry

Technical ability and strong understanding of the planning process

Ensuring due diligence is carried out to a high standard and all company governance is adhered to

Working closely with all departments

Excellent geographical knowledge of the South West area

A confident communicator, with strong negotiation skills and have excellent presentation skills

Finally, let’s tell you a bit more about us…

We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.

Join us in making Vistry.

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Full Time