JG Hale Group Ltd
Land Development Manager
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Temporary contract with the potential to become permanent
JG Hale Group Ltd is a multi-award-winning company delivering major construction projects across South Wales for Local Authorities, Housing Associations, and the private market, ranging in value from £5 to £50 million. JG Hale Group has experienced steady growth over recent years, and our continued expansion is creating exciting opportunities to grow our experienced team.
We are looking to appoint a Land and Development Manager to join our fast-paced development team. The role will initially be for a temporary basis for 3-6 months, with the potential for it to become permanent. We have the ability for the number of days per week or hours to be flexible, and the position can be employed by Hale or on a consultancy basis.
Reporting to our Head of Development, the successful candidate will work closely with our Construction and Commercial departments, as well as consultant teams, to ensure that each of our secured projects start on site, in line with the programme. The overall purpose of the Land and Development Manager role is to lead and manage the development and execution of land-led package deals and negotiated projects in support of JG Hale Group’s ambitious Development Programme.
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Responsibilities
As Land and Development Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering the planning and preparation stage of each project. Responsibilities will include:
- Keeping abreast of evolving Planning Legislation and Local Authorities’ Local Development Plans (LDP’s).
- Working with Land Agents and other stakeholders to identify and acquire parcels of land with development potential.
- Undertaking due diligence to suitably match Package Deal opportunities with appropriate clients.
- Appointing a design team to progress design, in alignment with client brief and KPIs.
- Coordinating all required surveys and reports.
- Undertaking scheme due diligence, assessing viability in alignment with client’s budgets.
- Working with our Commercial department to develop a Fixed Price for a scheme; taking into account any identified risks identified during design development.
- Leading Design Team Meetings; ensuring that schemes progress in a timely manner through the Design and Pre-Planning process.
- Ensuring that all section agreements are submitted, technically approved, and legally completed in a timely manner.
- Coordinating the discharge of pre-commencement planning conditions.
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Qualifications
- Relevant degree in construction management, architecture, civil engineering, or related subject.
Essential skills
- Strong knowledge of working within land acquisition and development.
- Ability to read and understand construction drawings and technical details and use Microsoft Project software.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multi-discipline teams.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple schemes simultaneously.
- Experience of working in a similar role is a must.
- Full UK driving license.
- Knowledge of Welsh Social Housing Grant (desirable).
We are looking for the right candidate to fit into our existing team, where everyone gives their best and strives to help one another. If you feel your experience and skills meet the criteria we are looking for, we will welcome a covering letter and C.V. from you outlining why you feel you are the ideal candidate for the role, please email to lhancock@halegroup.uk on behalf of Emma Jones, Head of Development.
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