Strategic Land Director

A well-established, multi-disciplinary property and development consultancy is seeking a Director – Strategic Land to lead and grow its presence across Herefordshire and the surrounding counties.

The business operates from multiple offices across the Midlands and provides a comprehensive range of services including planning, architecture, building surveying, valuation and business consultancy. You will be joining a collaborative, multi-disciplinary development team and will play a key role in shaping and expanding the Strategic Land offering.

This is a senior leadership role combining hands-on delivery with business development, team leadership and strategic growth.

The Role
You will act as the senior strategic land lead within the office, providing technical expertise while driving the growth of the land portfolio and regional client base.

Responsibilities will include:

• Leading the Strategic Land function within the office, acting as the internal figurehead
• Identifying, appraising and securing strategic land opportunities through promotion agreements, option agreements, joint ventures and acquisitions/disposals
• Delivering development appraisals, land valuations and high-level viability assessments
• Providing expert advice to landowners from initial appraisal through to promotion, planning and disposal
• Leading and coordinating projects alongside colleagues across planning, architecture, surveying and engineering
• Acting as a key contact for clients including landowners, developers, promoters and housebuilders
• Building and maintaining a strong network across Northamptonshire and neighbouring counties
• Supporting and mentoring colleagues within the wider team
• Driving business growth through new instructions and cross-selling wider services
• Monitoring planning policy, local plans, land values and market trends to inform strategy
• Contributing to the ongoing development and diversification of the Strategic Land service

About You

• Strong experience in strategic land, development consultancy or agency
• Proven ability to generate new business and build a client portfolio
• Excellent knowledge of land valuation, development appraisal and planning-led strategy
• Confident managing projects and working within multi-disciplinary teams
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
• Established network within the Midlands property and development market preferred
• RICS-accredited qualification (Rural, Planning & Development or Commercial) desirable
• Full UK driving licence required

Package
A competitive salary and benefits package is available, alongside flexible working and the opportunity to play a leading role in the growth of an established consultancy team.

Benefits include private healthcare, enhanced pension, generous holiday allowance, discretionary bonus and support for professional development.

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