Land Manager / Senior Land Manager - Strategic Land

Job Introduction

As a well-established and recognisable brand in the house building sector, MJ Gleeson is a highly profitable organisation with a unique business model.

The business operates across 2 main divisions, Gleeson Homes and Gleeson Strategic Land. Gleeson Homes specialises in low-cost house building, offering new homes to low-income families in the North of England and Midlands. Gleeson Strategic Land specialises in land promotion by securing residential planning consents on land mainly in the South. The Group operates from 11 offices across England, with the Homes division contributing approximately two thirds of the Group’s operating profit and Strategic Land contributing one third.

Due to continual expansion we are now looking for a Land / Senior Land Manager to join the Strategic Land team based in Fleet, Hampshire.

Role Responsibility

Purpose of the Role

• To work under the direction of the Land Director and MD to assist in the acquisition of new quality Strategic Land Opportunities to supplement the existing Land Portfolio
• To provide advice and guidance to the Planning Managers in respect of project promotion to ensure that planning consents secured maximize returns
• To provide commercial input into the planning promotion of new sites
• The successful candidate will have a proven track record in site acquisition via fixed price contracts, Option Agreement, JV/freehold purchase, Promotion Agreement

Key Responsibilities

• To secure new strategic opportunities  across the South of England
• To work with the in-house planners to target specific geographical areas for new site acquisition
• To negotiate and close transactions via Option / Promotion Agreement
• To provide commercial/land advice to Strat Land team
• To maintain and widen contact base to “market” Gleeson Strategic Land
• To contribute towards general business development on behalf of the Company
• Active engagement with and contributing towards general business development on behalf of the Company
• GIS support – identifying and following up leads through to offer and contract

The Ideal Candidate

• An experienced graduate with a strong track record of site acquisition and delivery success in a Housebuilding/Strategic Land function
• A commercially astute problem solver who can secure new projects and assist in driving them to profit delivery
• Full driving license is essential
• Computer literate and excellent communication skills

Package Description

• Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays
• Choice of company car or car allowance
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance Scheme
• Healthshield membership
• Life Assurance Scheme
• The opportunity to join our Share Purchase Plan upon completion of a year working with Gleeson

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