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