Job Description

What you'll be doing?

This team is responsible for identifying and sourcing the best locations for new developments. It's fast moving and, in today's climate, extremely competitive and commercial in its focus.


While we need to be commercial and competitive in bidding for sought after land, we also need to be imaginative in identifying other possibilities - such as land that currently doesn't have planning permission. It's a complex area of our work, and one that's under intense commercial scrutiny and pressure. It's also the life of our business,which makes this team's work even more vital and far-reaching. Entrepreneurial and imaginative in your thinking, you'll need to be a good assessor of risks, and an even better relationship builder.



Reporting to the Head of Development, you will contribute to the overall success of the London Regional Land & Development team, through supporting the Head of Development in managing projects to meet the Region's financial targets, taking into account all business variables and in the effective management of the Development operation.


You will be expected to:


Responsible for the identification, negotiation and acquisition of private and public sector sites, including obtaining internal Board approvals Formulate project briefs and appoint and manage the design consultant teams Coordinate the design development of a project Work with internal sales, commercial, technical, cost planning and construction teams to maximise the efficiencies of a project and ensure the robust handover of a project to the delivery team once planning permission is obtained Formulate and manage the internal viability of a project and monitor financial performance on a number of key indicators Coordinate, prepare and submit planning applications and monitor to ensure planning permission within the statutory timeframe to an agreed budget Prepare Section 106 agreements in consultation with the Local Authority Forge and maintain relationships with developers, agents, consultants and the public sector Coordinate planning appeals if required Support appropriate reporting to the Regional and Divisional Boards in line with the standard format Promote and act in accordance with Group values, systems, policies and procedures.

What you'll need?

To be successful in the role, we are looking for:


Familiar with all aspects of development management (planning, viability, negotiation of legal contracts, management of a consultant team, design and commercial and technical disciplines) Ideally qualified to degree standard in a relevant subject, e.g. Planning, Property Surveying, Technical Engineering, and with membership of a Professional Institute Sound geographical knowledge of the Greater London area A strong team motivator with the drive and tenacity to achieve the goals of the business Articulate, clear and credible, and able to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment Able to communicate with a wide range of people, engender rapport and trust, and develop and maintain key contacts Exceptional negotiating and influencing skills; a confident and professional networker An innovative thinker, with the drive to seek out and purse potential development opportunities.

Our Company and Benefits

We've been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That's more than any other major housebuilder. It's because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs.



Barratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites and sales offices, and working from home, as the role dictates. We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues.



We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.


As part of working for Barratt Redrow PLC and specifically for this role we offer:
Competitive Salary Competitive Bonus Scheme Private Medical Cover - Family Cover Company Car or Cash Allowance Annual Medical Health Assessment 26 days' holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years' continuous service up to 29 days) Choice of Flexible Benefits * Enhanced Family Friendly Policies