Strategic Land Manager

Job Description

Here at Avant Homes, we look to constantly challenge the status quo in our relentless pursuit of new, better and different ways to be amazing! We are looking for people who share our passion and want to stand out from the crowd, take pride in what we do and be part of an energetic, values-driven and diverse team.Avant Homes are a HBF Five Star Rated housebuilder operating in Scotland, the North East of England, Yorkshire and the East & West Midlands, with seven regional offices employing over 700 people. We have ambitious growth plans and the commitment to achievethem. Our mission is to become the housebuilder of choice in the North by making aspirational homes attainable.Due to continued success and future business growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Strategic Land Manager to join our team based at Wakefield, Yorkshire. This is a rare opportunity to grow your experience in a company which has significant varietyof strategic land projects, across various geographical locations.The RoleAre you a Strategic Land Manager or Assistant Manager with experience of buying long term land Are you a Planning Graduate looking to develop your career within the housebuilding industry If yes, then look no further, your next career could bewith us! To be considered for this role, you will currently be working as either a Strategic Land Assistant/Manager within the house building industry or Town Planner within local authority/consultancy.Good communication and relationship building skills are essential for this role along with basic knowledge and understanding of all elements of the land acquisition process.You must also have a growing network of contacts, along with the ability to source strategic land whilst also producing and presenting land offers, developing an understanding of ever-changing planning regulations and learning to negotiate best possibleterms.Key duties and requirementsYou will also be responsible for but not limited to;

• To manage the strategic land acquisition process ensuring the effective compliance, control and deployment of all available long term land opportunities.
• To source and secure land effectively via the development of agent contacts, planning leads, methods of formal and informal tender and off market land procurement/searches.
• Identifying the most effective route of procurement both from a legal and planning perspective.
• Achieving planning approvals, working with third party providers and with internal departments across all of the operating regions.
• Achieving and maintaining a high profile with external property contacts, working relationships with local authorities, local agents, land owners and other developers within the regional operating area.

Who are we looking forAs well as being able to demonstrate your experience within strategic land management, you must also possess an aptitude to combine strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to relate to all levels of staff and stakeholders, whilstalso maintaining a keen desire to work in a quality driven business.The ideal candidate will also convey a flexible attitude in relation to business needs and will be expected to cover the geographical extent of the Group.To be considered for this role you must also possess;

• An RTPI (Royal Town Planning Institute) accredited degree.
• A full UK driving licence
• A relevant qualification or proven experience in land acquisition and/or planning
• A growing network of proven contacts and a record of delivery.
• Good understanding of the legal and planning frameworks associated with land acquisition and development procurement.
• Basic Technical, legal, financial and commercial awareness
• Awareness of codes of practice that impact on land acquisition and planning matters e.g. Planning Policy, Systems and Frameworks on a local basis

What will you get in return

• Discretionary bonus
• Company car plan/ cash allowance
• Buy, sell and accrual holiday scheme
• Private Health care
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Other Benefits including our exclusive Avant discount platform

If this sounds like you, join us and be a part of Avants future success!

Keyskills :
Land ManagementPropertyPurchasingNew HomesContraction