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Strategic Land & Planning Manager
TW Yorkshire
Stockton on Tees, Wakefield and Sunderland
Regional Director Strategic Land (Yorkshire & North East)
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TW Business Units
Land Agents
Consortium Partners
Vendors
Solicitors
Local Authorities
Members of the Community
Consultants
Overall Purpose
To identify, secure, promote and deliver land with medium to longer term potential for residential
development within the Yorkshire and North East business regions in accordance with the
Company’s operational requirements.
Key Activities
To directly assist the Regional Director Strategic Land in achieving the Company’s business
objectives.
To manage the integration of Strategic Land assets into the Regional Business Unit (RBU).
To build and develop ongoing strong relationships at all levels with key individuals and groups of
interested parties in the land acquisition and planning process e.g. Council Chief Executives,
Directors of Planning & Regeneration, Local Communities, Ward Members, Local Objectors etc.
To maintain internal land systems including the Strategic Land database and full compliance with
the Strategic Land Operating Framework.
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Identification, Acquisition and Management of Future Development Opportunities
Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships
Joint working with RBU in progression and delivery of new development opportunities
Ability to identify suitable opportunities in growth areas to meet business strategy
Good knowledge of the geographical area and the main players within it
Good knowledge/relationships with land agents, Local Authorities and competitors
Ability to negotiate margin enhancing agreements, including option agreements, conditional
agreements, freehold purchase and section 106 agreements.
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Planning System
In depth knowledge and clear understanding of the continually evolving planning system
and its emphasis on localism and sustainability
Strong project management of consultant teams
Manage internal and external project programme and delivery strategies alongside RBUs
Experience of planning promotional work, applications and appeals
Experience of delivering projects on time and in compliance with budget
Understanding the importance of viability in the negotiation and delivery of development
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Key Competences
Communication and interpersonal skills
Negotiation skills
Attention to detail
Self-motivated
Business acumen
Tenacity/Perseverance
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IT literate
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Key Experience
Self sourcing and acquisition of new opportunities at a discount to Market Value
Detailed knowledge of the planning system and legislation
Strong knowledge of the Yorkshire and North East land market
A track record of delivering time critical projects within programme and budget
If you wish to be considered for the role please send your cv to Michelle Clark by 27th March 2015 on
michelle.clark@taylorwimpey.com