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 (url removed)