Our client is looking to strengthen their regional land team with the appointment of a Land Graduate. The role provides the opportunity to work at the forefront of an ever-growing and successful privately-owned business.

Identifying and acquiring land is key to the success of the business, and the role offers an exciting position that will attract many individuals looking to start their careers within the land and development sector.

As our Land Graduate, you will identify and assess potential development opportunities. Working alongside the Land Director, you will have the chance to meet landowners, funders, objectors, politicians, property professionals, and Local Authorities as development opportunities progress.

You will gain experience in land identification and acquisition, which includes commissioning layouts, financial analysis, reviewing planning policies and local plans, agreeing purchase contracts, and other tasks that will provide a broad knowledge base and transferable skills.

You will be part of a team of experienced professionals who will support and guide you to ensure your career development. Opportunities for further training to support and supplement your academic journey to date will be available. We will also support the pursuit of professional accreditation such as RICS / RTPI / CIOB.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identification of residential development opportunities through various methods;
• Support to wider land team in preparation of offers and site analysis;
• Continued understanding of the housing market;
• Monitoring planning policies at regional and national levels;
• Carrying out financial cashflows as opportunities progress;
• Commitment to growing network of contacts across the region;

The Land Graduate will have the following skills, qualifications, and experience:

Essential:

• Strong mathematical skills;
• Keen interest in the industry;
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills – listening, effective speaking, influencing, and negotiation;
• Ability to build good relationships with industry stakeholders and peers;
• Confident and competent with financial numbers and scenario modelling;
• Ability to develop good working relationships;
• Ability to work independently;
• Ability to follow instructions;
• Adaptable/flexible;
• Problem-solving;
• Accountability;
• A full driving license is required;
• Capacity to perform under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Desirable:

• Maths-based or Law-based degree;
• Experience working in the construction industry;
• Demonstrated strong commercial acumen;
• Keen interest in development;
• Ideally a University graduate but not essential;
• Good comprehension of IT including Excel and Word.

Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Smart Health
• Eyecare vouchers for Specsavers
• Perkbox
• Length of Service
• Death in Service
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Gym discount

To apply, please email richard@spencelooker.co.uk