Senior Land Manager

Wates Land & Development currently have an opportunity for a Senior Land Manager to join the team on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract based in Leatherhead.

Wates Land & Development holds a large and growing portfolio of potential residential development land and our team focuses on securing valuable planning consents in sustainable locations, in both town and country throughout Southern England.  Our business invests in new land opportunities seeking to secure planning consent for residential schemes as well as investing in residential schemes through long-established joint ventures with leading UK house builders.

Our team of land acquisition and property experts consistently delivers exceptional outcomes in the communities in which we work. We focus on securing the best residential developments in the best locations.

As a Senior Land Manager you will:

• Identify, investigate, appraise, negotiate and secure interest in land or property.
• Undertake and target land searches of medium/long term development opportunities which fall in line with Wates Developments' strategy and strategic investment profile.
• Negotiate and secure land investments on competitive terms.
• Steer in preparation and presentation of land Governance matters with the Land Director.
• Maintain a good list of agent contacts, representing Wates Developments in a professional capacity to high standards at all times.
• Demonstrate a clear strategy for new opportunities evaluating return on investments.
• Provide a handover of land interests to the Wates Developments Project Team and act as a liaison on land matters/valuations in support of site and planning promotions as may arise and work with team members in creating a project strategy.
• Manage the sale of assets (once consented) or the development/sale of land into joint venture vehicles with Wates Developments' partners.

We are looking for a qualified and experienced Senior Land Manager with a very good knowledge of commercial negotiation, town and country planning matters and of contract law; as well as a very good understanding of marketing analysis and Pro-map.

To be successful in the role you will be an active networker with effective communication skills and the ability to identify the right opportunities which will provide return on investment.

To find out more about LIFE AT WATES please click on the following link https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/

Our commitments:  

Wates is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.  We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.

We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work.  As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme.  Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at recruitment@wates.co.uk