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Land & Planning DirectorHertfordshire | Competitive Salary + Bonus + Long-Term IncentivesAn exciting opportunity has arisen to join an ambitious, privately-owned property business as it launches its own residential development platform, who we are exclusively partnered with.Having built an established reputation within the construction and delivery sector, the business is now investing in its next phase of growth by acquiring land directly and creating value through the planning process. This is a rare opportunity to become the first senior hire within the new development arm and play a key role in shaping its future.The OpportunityReporting directly to the owners, you'll lead the land acquisition strategy across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire, identifying and securing predominantly 5-50 unit residential opportunities through Option Agreements and Subject to Planning deals .This is a role focused on quality rather than volume . The expectation is to secure approximately 1-2 high-quality sites each year , carefully selecting opportunities that offer genuine planning uplift and strong commercial returns, rather than chasing acquisition numbers.You'll have genuine autonomy to develop relationships, negotiate acquisitions and establish the foundations of a growing development business, supported by an established construction business capable of delivering the schemes.Key Responsibilities:Source on and off-market residential development opportunities.Build relationships with landowners, agents and local industry contacts.Negotiate Option Agreements, Subject to Planning agreements and other acquisition structures.Assess planning potential, site constraints and commercial viability.Work with external planning and technical consultants to maximise development value.Help shape the long-term land and acquisition strategy for the business.About YouYou'll already have a successful track record acquiring residential development sites and possess an excellent network across your target geography. You'll be commercially minded, entrepreneurial and motivated by the opportunity to build something from the ground up rather than inherit an established function.You may currently work client-side for a housebuilder or SME developer, or perhaps you've built your career within residential land agency and are looking for the opportunity to use your relationships in a highly entrepreneurial client-side role.Most importantly, you'll be comfortable working autonomously, making commercial decisions, and becoming a trusted adviser to the owners as they build a long-term development platform.Please get in touch with me, Cynthia on 07441 345 239 to discuss and understand more about the role. If you do not hear back within two weeks, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful, but we will retain your details on file for future roles.When applying to any role through Cobalt, your CV will never be shared with a client without your prior consent. Apply in confidence below or get in touch with me for a confidential discussion about the position.TPBN1_UKTJ

Land & Planning Director Hertfordshire | Competitive Salary + Bonus + Long-Term Incentives An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an ambitious, privately-owned property business as it launches its own residential development platform, who we are exclusively partnered with. Having built an established reputation within the construction and delivery sector, the business is now investing in its next phase of growth by acquiring land directly and creating value through the planning process. This is a rare opportunity to become the first senior hire within the new development arm and play a key role in shaping its future. Reporting directly to the owners, you'll lead the land acquisition strategy across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire, identifying and securing predominantly 5-50 unit residential opportunities through Option Agreements and Subject to Planning deals. This is a role focused on quality rather than volume. The expectation is to secure approximately 1-2 high-quality sites each year, carefully selecting opportunities that offer genuine planning uplift and strong commercial returns, rather than chasing acquisition numbers. You'll have genuine autonomy to develop relationships, negotiate acquisitions and establish the foundations of a growing development business, supported by an established construction business capable of delivering the schemes. • Source on and off-market residential development opportunities., • Build relationships with landowners, agents and local industry contacts., • Negotiate Option Agreements, Subject to Planning agreements and other acquisition structures., • Assess planning potential, site constraints and commercial viability., • Work with external planning and technical consultants to maximise development value., • Help shape the long-term land and acquisition strategy for the business. You'll already have a successful track record acquiring residential development sites and possess an excellent network across your target geography. You'll be commercially minded, entrepreneurial and motivated by the opportunity to build something from the ground up rather than inherit an established function. You may currently work client-side for a housebuilder or SME developer, or perhaps you've built your career within residential land agency and are looking for the opportunity to use your relationships in a highly entrepreneurial client-side role. Most importantly, you'll be comfortable working autonomously, making commercial decisions, and becoming a trusted adviser to the owners as they build a long-term development platform. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Senior Quantity Surveyor Luton, Dunstable Competitive Salary Project A hyperscale data centre campus comprising two large data centre buildings on an 8.7-hectare site on the edge of Dunstable. The scheme includes a dedicated electrical substation compound, standby generator installation, cooling and mechanical plant, a security building and perimeter security systems, internal roads and logistics access, c.100 parking spaces, and landscaping/drainage/biodiversity works. The end user is believed to be AWS (unconfirmed); the applicant/developer is Colliers Properties LLC, with Arup as engineering consultant. Purpose of the Role The Senior Quantity Surveyor will lead the commercial management of the data centre campus, taking ownership of cost control, procurement and contractual governance across both buildings and all associated infrastructure packages (substation, standby power, mechanical/cooling plant, security systems, and enabling works). The role carries responsibility for the commercial performance of the project, management of junior commercial staff, and acting as the principal commercial point of contact with the client, engineering consultant (Arup) and supply chain. Key Responsibilities Take full commercial ownership of the project cost plan, budget and cash flow forecasting across both data centre buildings and shared infrastructure. Lead procurement strategy and tendering of major packages, including specialist mission-critical packages such as substation, standby generation, and mechanical/electrical plant. Negotiate, place and administer subcontracts, ensuring robust terms and effective risk allocation. Oversee monthly cost reporting, CVR (cost-value reconciliation), and client valuations, presenting to senior stakeholders. Manage the change control process, including early warning notices, compensation events and variations under the relevant form of contract (e.g. NEC3/4 or JCT). Lead on final account negotiation and close-out for subcontract packages and the main contract. Identify, quantify and manage commercial risk and opportunity across the project, escalating as required. Mentor and manage the Contract Surveyor and Assistant Contracts Surveyor(s), reviewing their output and supporting their development. Liaise directly with the client's representatives, Arup, and Colliers Properties LLC on commercial matters. Ensure compliance with company commercial governance, audit and reporting requirements. Support programme and delivery teams in understanding cost implications of design and construction decisions. Experience & Technical Knowledge Significant post-qualification quantity surveying / commercial management experience (typically 8+ years), ideally including large industrial, logistics, or mission-critical/data centre projects. Proven experience procuring and administering specialist packages (electrical infrastructure, standby generation, mechanical plant, security systems). Strong working knowledge of NEC3/4 and/or JCT forms of contract. Track record of managing project budgets in excess of comparable hyperscale-scale construction value. Experience managing and developing junior commercial staff. Confident presenting cost reports and commercial positions to senior client and consultant stakeholders. Qualifications Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related built-environment discipline. MRICS (or equivalent professional accreditation) preferred; actively working towards Chartered status considered. Key Attributes Commercially astute with strong negotiation skills. Comfortable operating at pace on a fast-moving, high-value programme. Clear communicator, able to translate commercial detail for technical and non-technical audiences. Proactive risk management mindset. Strong leadership and mentoring ability. To apply, please submit your CV or feel free to reach out for a confidential conversation. Send an email to (url removed), give me a call on (phone number removed) or WhatsApp me on +(phone number removed)