Land Director in Beaconsfield

Location: Beaconsfield

Salary: Hidden

Recruiter: Shanly Homes

Date Advertised: 2024-06-25

Work as part of a fast paced, entrepreneurial team where decisions and deals can be made quickly and competitively.

Shanly Homes - the privately-owned, award-winning regional housebuilder - is looking for a Land Director to source and acquire land and development opportunities across Bucks, Berks and North London.

About the role * Actively seek off market and directly sourced land opportunities which align with the company’s strategy.

* Conduct land appraisals in line with our robust system to determine the valuation of potential development land.

* Utilise your established relationships with local authorities, agents, landowners and other developers to keep up to date on current and future market opportunities.

* Successfully negotiate and manage offers for land in line with company budgets.

* Lead on the preparation of site profitability statements, putting together development programmes, sales market research and acquisition build budgets.

* Ensure the successful delivery of planning applications and decisions by liaising with the planning team and external consultants.

* Work collaboratively with the wider teams to enable a smooth transition once a site has been secured.

* Assist land team members with other major projects, providing sound advice and guidance.

Skills and experience * Strong experience in sourcing and managing own land acquisition leads and negotiations within the residential property sector.

* Sound geographical knowledge of the area.

* A strong team motivator with the drive and tenacity to achieve goals.

* Demonstratable knowledge and application of current planning and government legislation.

* Adept, confident and credible individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.

* A comprehensive network of contacts.

* Exceptional negotiating and influencing skills; a confident and professional networker.

* Innovative thinker with the ability to identify, consider and resolve issues.

What we offer in return * Friendly, supportive team and a welcoming culture.

* Impressive, modern office space providing an enjoyable space to work from.

* Located in beautiful Beaconsfield Old Town, close to many cafés, restaurants and a Tesco Express.

* Easy to commute to with great road connections being just off the M40 and within a 10 minutes’ walk to Beaconsfield train station.

* A privately-owned business with all the benefits of a financially strong company that has stood the test of time.

* Competitive salary and car allowance.

* Discretionary land bonus scheme.

* Annual leave starting at 25 days to a max of 30 days.

* BUPA cover.

* Enhanced pension scheme through salary exchange.

* Free life assurance.

* Many wellbeing benefits; free onsite fitness and yoga classes, discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

* Discount scheme with savings across a range of sectors including retail, travel, entertainment, etc.

* Social events throughout the year



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