Assistant Land Manager

Assistant Land Manager
Permanent Role - £40k to £50k
London

Job Purpose

• Undertake appraisal of opportunities under the Hidden Homes Programme and other New Business schemes


• Prepare gateway reports for scheme approvals in line with WHA governance procedures.


• Assist in the appointment process for external consultants required as part of the project team such as Employer's agents, Architects, and Solicitors in line with WHA's procurement procedures.


• Manage the input of consultants and internal teams to ensure risks are identified, managed and scheme proposals optimised.


• Create and maintain risk registers for projects under your supervision, up to grant of planning permission.


• Update project cashflows in Sequel on a monthly basis and monitor allocated scheme budgets.


• Update the Development Programme Tracker with Hidden Homes and New Business opportunities.


• Attend pre-application meetings with the Local Authority


• Attend meetings with the GLA and support grant negotiation and application process.


• Work with Solicitors to conclude any legal agreements required to facilitate redevelopment.


• Attend consultation meetings with internal teams and residents.


• Prepare materials for internal and external stakeholders as required to support scheme proposals.


• Hand over scheme to the New Homes Delivery team post planning, or retain project and manage throughout the delivery phase (as required)


• Attend monthly site meeting to check progress, quality, and general contractor performance for schemes under construction.
  
  To identify and report up any concerns and potential risks (as required)


• Associated administrative tasks on an as required basis (raising purchase orders, ensuring project files are up to date and meet audit requirements)


• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects meet pre-determined objectives and ensure alignment with wider business objectives.


• Attend site visits/ progress meetings (as required)


• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for the department and Organisation at large to improve our customers' experience.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years relevant work experience


• Undergraduate degree, preferably in a related subject


• Newly qualified RICS surveyor or working towards


• Project management experience


• An interest in housing development


• Development appraisal knowledge and/ or experience


• Knowledge of the planning system and development process


• Effective communication skills and collaborative approach with the ability to build and maintain effective working relations both internally and externally.


• Desire to learn and take initiative as appropriate.


• Ability to work well under pressure.


• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail


• Good report writing skills.


• Good numerical skills and attention to detail


• Intermediate Word, Outlook, Excel & PowerPoint skills

If interested in the role please contact me at moeez.muhammed@servicecare.org.uk