NAME: Peter Thomas
COMPANY/REGION: Redrow Homes South Wales Limited
JOB TITLE: Land Director
DEPARTMENT: Land
WHAT DOES YOUR DEPARTMENT DO?
The Land department sources and acquires the sites required by the region for its development programme, and manages any properties/land it holds as an investment.
WHAT DO YOU DO ON A DAY-TO-DAY BASIS?
Manage a team consisting of a Land Manager, Land Negotiator and Land Assistant. Manage delivery of Land acquisition in line with company budget.Maintain contact with key landowners and agents.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT WHAT YOU DO?
Variety and ability to influence the nature of future development.
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE THIS CAREER?
Because of the items above.
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DID YOU NEED TO GET THIS JOB?
Good sound knowledge of property, degree in estate management or planning or construction.
IS THERE ANY PARTICULAR ADVICE YOU WOULD GIVE ANYONE LOOKING FOR A JOB/CAREER IN YOUR WORK AREA?
Believe you can make a difference. I have a good knowledge of construction, Sales and the planning system.