Linear Recruitment are currently working with a growing House Builder in the North East, who are currently recruiting for a Land Manager.  Our client have ambitious growth plans in the North East and are looking for ambitious individuals to join their team.

The main responsibilities of the role are as follows:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with local authorities, local agents, land owners and other developers within the Division's geographical area to ensure up to date knowledge of current and future market opportunities.
• Work closely with the land team to conduct land appraisals in line with the Group's land appraisal system to determine the valuation of any potential development land.
• Produce a clear assessment of the potential success of a development by collating build costs, market research, local planning policy and technical information.
• Successfully negotiate and prepare offers to pursue land opportunities in order to meet the Division's land requirements that are within budgets and forecasts.
• Maintain a sound knowledge of all technical and health and safety aspects covering land acquisition and development of land and associated legal agreements.
• Ensure effective working relationships are maintained between Land and other internal departments to ensure opportunities are maximised to assist with the land acquisition process.
• Maintain and manage the land register/portfolio.
• Liaise with Planning and external consultants to ensure the successful delivery of applications and decisions. 

Essential Qualifications/ experience required/ specific requirements for the role:

• Previous experience of working as a Land Manager
• Successful experience in land acquisition within the housebuilding industry.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary package including Car/Allowance, Pension, Healthcare and Bonus, with strong progression opportunities available.