Assistant Land Buyer
- Recruiter
- Avant Homes
- Location
- Chesterfield
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 26 Sep 2019
- Closes
- 24 Oct 2019
- Sectors
- Procurement
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Here at Avant Homes, we are constantly striving to challenge the status quo in our relentless pursuit of good, better and different ways to standout as an employer of choice within the marketplace.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Land Buyer to join our Central regional Land team based in Chesterfield.
The role will be supporting and working closely with the Central Land team, taking an active involvement with supporting the land acquisition process.
What will you be responsible for?
The role of Assistant Land Buyer is key to our business.
In this role you will assist in the delivery of land acquisition to meet the region's business plan and future growth requirements. Daily tasks will include:
- Assisting the Senior Land Manager and Land Manager in the production and presentation of land offers and negotiating best possible terms.
- Supporting the process of determining, agreeing and delivering site start programmes within agreed timescales.
- Providing assistance in sourcing and securing land effectively for the immediate, short and medium term via the development of agent contacts; planning leads, methods of formal and informal tender and 'off market' land procurement.
- Assisting in achieving planning approvals and the process of determining, agreeing and delivering site start programmes and development programmes within agreed timescales.
- Supporting the department to actively manage communications and operational interfaces with internal and external stakeholders.
Who are we looking for?
Our ideal Assistant Land Buyer will possess a minimum of 12 months experience working within either an Assistant Land Buyer or Land Buyer role previously for either a new homes developer or land agent.
As our Assistant Land Buyer, you must possess an ambitious and driven attitude with a drive to learn and become a part of a rapidly growing business with the ability to work within a professional environment.
A full training and onboarding programme will be provided for the successful candidate.
You will also be offered a competitive salary + company performance related bonus + company car & fuel card or car allowance along with a wide range of benefits.
Our Business
Avant Homes is the fastest growing housebuilder in the UK. Operating in Scotland, the north east of England, Yorkshire, Central Derbyshire and the Midlands, we have five regional offices and employ over 700 people.
Our vision is to transform the UK housebuilding sector through the constant advancement and innovation of our brand and product, to provide buyers with increasingly better lifestyles, homes and places to live.
Apply today for the role of Assistant Land Buyer and be part of something extraordinary!
Avant Homes - Good.Better.Different
Due to the nature of this role, only candidates with previous developer or land agent experience will be considered.
No terminology in this advert is intended to be deemed discriminatory. We are happy to accept applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their age, gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or marital status.