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Land Director

Employer
Macdonald & Company
Location
Oxfordshire
Salary
£70000 - £100000 per annum + competitive bonus per built consent
Closing date
19 Mar 2019

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Sector
Land
Job Role
Surveyor
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details


You will work with the Business Development Director to establish a pro-active strategy to identify and secure a long-term development pipeline. You will maintain and develop high quality relationships with external property contacts, local agents, landowners to ensure that you are able to locate and secure off-market land in specified and targeted areas of the UK.

Key Responsibilities
The post holder shall:

  • Use demographic analysis to identify and support target locations
  • Source open-countryside sites using a structured approach (as per set site criteria)
  • Negotiate, structure and secure freehold and leasehold options on identified sites (subject to planning)
  • Support the Business Development Director in planning application preparation
  • Support the Business Development Director in planning appeals and judicial reviews (when required)
  • Assist with political lobbying (local government)
  • Support and assist in Pre-application discussions
  • Public consultation preparation and execution


Candidate Profile

  • A strong understanding of land acquisition and planning process including appeals and judicial reviews
  • Key contacts in the development industry
  • Passionate about land acquisition for development
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Financial awareness
  • Ability to plan strategically and identify new areas of development
  • The ability to manage large projects, with a project management qualification ideal
  • Strong communication and IT skills
  • The ability to multi-task across multiple development projects
  • Highly driven to work and succeed in a competitive industry
  • The ability to work well under pressure
  • Initiative to plan and deliver work to a high standard in a busy environment


Experience Requirements

You will have a proven track record of securing strategic sites nationally, sound technical knowledge and an understanding of the UK planning system, with at least five years' experience gained in a similar role.

Understanding and experience of development and land acquisition on open-countryside, green belt and brownfield sites is essential - preferably outside of London.

Experience in political lobbying / public consultation would also be an advantage.

Candidates who have experience within the Care home / senior living / Doctor surgery development sectors are very appealing, as both carry a similar profile to the crematoria £3-5m development process


Education Qualifications

  • Educated to degree level, with a degree in land management or similar desirable
  • Project management qualification
  • Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors

Company

Macdonald & Company is the leading professional recruitment consultancy to the property industry and environment.

We have offices in the United Kingdom, Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa enabling us to offer global reach with local knowledge.

We act for a diverse range of clients, including developers, investors, institutions, property companies, funds, banks and consultancies - indeed any organisation that occupies, owns, develops, finances or advises on property, construction or the environment.

Our high standards, professionalism and confidential service have resulted in us being appointed the RICS Preferred Recruitment Partner.


Our unique mix of property and recruitment professionals ensure we provide the best advice to employees and employers alike, born of a deep understanding of the route to qualification, career development and working in the property world. Our close-knit teams are trained sector specialists, who are active across the entire property and built environment recruitment marketplace.

Our consultants work within the following specialist sectors:

• General Practice, Development, Investment & Finance
• Facilities Management
• Architecture, Design
• Technical/Construction
• Planning & Urban Design
• Marketing
• Residential
• Health & Safety
• Property Funding
• Environmental & Energy• Defence • Finance/Accountancy & Business Support, HR

We specialise in the recruitment of personnel ranging from graduates and freelance/contract staff to partners, executives and chief operating officers.

In keeping with our service promise, we will assign a dedicated senior account manager to provide you with a "one-stop" point of contact and ensure you get the best from Macdonald & Company.

Visit www.macdonaldandcompany.com for more information and to view our current assignments or alternatively contact our Managing Director: Peter Moore

MRICS:pmoore@macdonaldandcompany.com

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