Ready to build your career in land acquisition and work on commercial land opportunities?
Wates Group is looking for an Assistant Land Manager to join our Commercial Land & Logistics team.
Working alongside the Commercial Land Director and Commercial Land Manager, you will support the delivery of our land acquisition strategy across England, helping to identify and secure high-quality opportunities within the logistics and retail warehousing sector.
This is a fantastic opportunity to build your network, develop your commercial acumen, and play a key role in bringing forward strategic land opportunities.
About the Role
As our Assistant Commercial Land Manager, you will:
- Identify, research and appraise land opportunities in line with Wates Commercial Land & Logistics objectives
- Support the acquisition of commercial land opportunities, ensuring strong commercial outcomes
- Build and maintain a robust network of land agents and industry contacts, representing Wates to a high professional standard
- Support negotiations to secure land interests on the best possible terms
- Assist with due diligence, land valuations and viability assessments
- Manage the smooth handover of sites to the Projects team and acting as a key liaison on land matters
- Support the disposal of consented land, helping to maximise value and return
About You
We are looking for someone with:
- Experience or knowledge of land sourcing within commercial, logistics or industrial sectors
- Strong understanding of land acquisition, contracts, and planning processes
- Ability to assess land opportunities, including valuation fundamentals
- Excellent relationship-building skills, with confidence in networking and stakeholder engagement
- Strong negotiation skills and commercial awareness
We don’t discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at recruitment@wates.co.uk
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