Land Trainee

Are you looking to start a career in the residential development industry?

Willing to undertake and complete a fully funded degree level apprenticeship?

We have an exciting vacancy which offers these.

We are looking for a Land Trainee (Degree Apprenticeship) to join our Central region based at our office in Solihull on a permanent basis.

As well as studying for the degree, you will obtain 'on the job' experience being an integral part of the land team, assisting the Land Director to identify and secure land opportunities to support the businesses growth plans. Alongside the following responsibilities and duties, you will be able to develop your knowledge and understanding of the wider business by working closely with different departments.
Responsibilities and Duties
Site Searches

• Research local plan, IT systems and land registry to identify suitable short and longer term opportunities and their availability


• Research the planning history of development sites and provide appropriate advice


• Strategically selecting locations to undertake planning searches, considering 5 year land supply position/planning status/market values/business need etc


• Evaluate potential sites based on technical and planning constraints


Site Acquisition

• Assist in identifying suitable sites for pursuing in the context of the Business Plan and land buying criteria


• Contact landowners/their agents and assist in discussions/negotiations


• Manage coordination of technical packs, securing affordable revenues, and other information to feed into the land appraisal


• Assist colleagues in Commercial Department in producing a land appraisal


• Preparation/review of heads of terms, Investment Committee packs, legal documentation


Networking & Market Awareness

• Build effective relationships with landowners, agents, promoters, competitors etc to keep them appraised of land buying requirements and identify any opportunities they may have


• Gather and share market intelligence/"gossip" from land agents (land values, contracted and non-contracted deals, who's active etc)


Land/Property Disposal

• Assist with sales of S106 affordable housing to Registered Providers


• Assist in sales of surplus land assets including self build plots, writing sales prospectus, researching planning and technical constraints on site, local policy, and market values, reviewing offers


• Conduct site viewings with potential purchasers


• Monitor planning process after exchange (if applicable) to ensure successful completion


General

• Develop and maintain an understanding of the land appraisal system


• Ensure databases are kept up to date (land leads, bids made and their analysis and retrospective review)


• Assist in the management of the Land Bank


• Gain knowledge of all technical aspects covering the acquisition and development of land and associated legal agreements
  
  Commitment and drive to undertake and complete an industry related degree whilst in full time employment


• Interest in buying and selling land for residential development and other uses


• Willingness and keenness to learn


• Self-motivated, resilient, diligent, ambitious, creative with problem-solving skills and an eye for detail


• Show initiative and possess a "can do" attitude with a "problem identification - solution proposal" approach


• Team player, but able to work alone as required


• Possess strong commercial acumen to achieve business results


• Good understanding of Microsoft office suite - outlook, excel and word


• Excellent organisational and time management skills


• Good written and verbal communication skills, with well-developed interpersonal and customer service skills


• Full UK driving licence


• Provide a covering letter along with your application why are you applying for the role and what is your motivation for applying


Desirable

• Understanding of land appraisals and how to generate land value


• Experience in project management
  
  We are Tilia Homes.
  
  An ambitious, customer focused housebuilder that puts people and the planet at the heart of everything we do.


With a passion for placemaking and building high quality homes that help homeowners make a lifetime of memories, we're looking for talented, hardworking, and enthusiastic individuals who think like us and want to join our dedicated team.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and diverse employer of choice. From new starters and those looking to embrace a new challenge, to those who know the industry like the back of their hand, we take pride in building careers, not just communities.

We are looking for people to join our team who have:

Customer focus where every decision made revolves around delighting our customers.

Passion for building making the approach to each project with unwavering enthusiasm.

An understanding our environmental footprint by incorporating eco-friendly practice and materials into our communities to support sustainability.

We create lasting communities with a sense of belonging and legacy for generations to come.

We believe in better we are committed to delivering homes that are the definition of excellence.

What can we offer you?

• 26 days holiday with additional bank holidays;


• Bonus Scheme;


• Holiday Buy Scheme;


• Green Car Scheme;


• Company Pension Scheme;


• Life Assurance;


• Employee discount on a new Tilia home;


• Retail discount portal;


• Employee Assistance Programme;


• 24/7 GP.


• Family friendly policies.