Land Assistant / Manager

Job DescriptionAbout the CompanyHarron Homes is committed to delivering high-quality luxury new quality homes and communities across Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.About the RoleTo identify and acquire development sites across the company for land targets to be met.To work closely with all internal departments to ensure that all departments contribute fully into the land bid process in order to win development sites for the future of the business and secure the sites under contract and through the planning process until Legal Completion of the land.Land IdentificationMaintain a high profile with external property contacts by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with local authorities, local agents, landowners and other developers within the companys geographical area, in pursuit of opportunities for the company.Land AppraisalDevelop and maintain a full understanding of the companys land appraisal system and the various internal procedures involved in investigating, reporting, and ultimately purchasing land.Develop and maintain a sound knowledge of the planning system and, working closely with the planning and technical teams and external consultants, be highly involved in the planning process, monitoring site progress through to implementable consent.Land AcquisitionWith minimal day-to-day supervision, responsible for acquiring land opportunities within a specified geographical area and developing a detailed knowledge of development opportunities and competitor activity within the area.Enter negotiations and formulate offers to pursue land opportunities in order to meet the Regions and Groups land requirements to meet the business annual budget and forecasts.Maintain a sound knowledge of all technical aspects covering the acquisition and development of land and associated legal agreements.Ensure develop and maintain a thorough understanding of legal issues relating to contracts, joint ventures, partnerships and land acquisition.Formulate offers, co-ordinate investigations, negotiate with local authorities, agents and lawyers, in order to produce contracts for signature. With minimum supervision for conditional contracts and options; responsible for overseeing the project until legal completion and for liaising with all internal departments accordingly.Required SkillsStrong numeracy skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills.Up to-date knowledge of land acquisition legislation and an ability to understand legal issues.Previous experience of working with others to manage projects through the acquisition, planning process and commercial negotiations.Excellent negotiation skills.Ability to confidently present thoughts and findings to team members of all departments and senior management as required.Delivers on time and to target.Pay range and compensation packageDetails regarding pay range or salary or compensation will be provided during the interview process.Equal Opportunity StatementHarron Homes is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.

Created: 2025-07-04