Land Buyer Apprenticeship

Miller Homes

Warrington, WA3 6YF

Closes in 4 days (Thursday 26 September at 11:59pm)

Posted on 11 September 2024

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Summary

Miller Homes is a respected national homebuilder with an established reputation for building outstanding quality family homes and providing excellent customer service. Our Early Talent Scheme is a comprehensive program that offers hands-on learning, mentorship, and tailored development opportunities across various departments.

Annual wage
£23,400 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

There will also be a standard yearly increment

Training course
Chartered surveyor (degree) (level 6)
Hours
Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm (breaks to be confirmed)

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 1 November

Duration

4 Years

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

As a Land Trainee you will shadow and support the Land Team, the role will include the identification of land and development opportunities both short and medium term, research and appraisal work, preparation of offers and board reports and assisting the Directors in their negotiation with Land Owners and Agents.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Provide assistance in the identification of new land and development opportunities.

·         Research background and co-ordinate with internal and external sources to obtain correct information to support assessment of new land.

·         Liaise with Land Owners and Agents regarding new opportunities.

·         Maintaining a comprehensive network of relevant contacts, particularly in the regional operating area

·         Assess potential land opportunities, including completion and/or assessment of appraisals to establish appropriate land values.

·         Assist with the processing of opportunities to prepare for offers to be made in consultation with internal colleagues and external parties, where relevant.

·         Progress deals post offer acceptance, including liaison with internal and external parties (e.g. Solicitors) towards exchange of contracts and subsequent legal completion.

·         Maintain a professional approach at all times acting as an ambassador for Miller Homes

Where you’ll work

103 Dalton Avenue

Birchwood Park, Birchwood

Warrington

WA3 6YF

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ESTATE MANAGEMENT

Your training course

Chartered surveyor (degree) (level 6)

Equal to degree

Course contents
  • Information management - Provide data, information and advice for clients relevant to the surveying discipline.
  • Health and safety - Recommend solutions to ensure safe and secure working environments.
  • Construction technology - Provide advice relating to the construction technology of buildings and their materials.
  • Law - Negotiate and agree terms for acquisition/disposal of property, standard forms of building contracts or other property related contracts and liaise with legal advisers.
  • Consultancy - Manage instructions from engagement to completion.
  • Building surveys – Undertake inspections and surveys and provide advice and recommendations to clients relating to building surveys.
  • Prepare designs and specifications – Carry out the preparation of the design and specification of building projects from outline proposals to completion of the design and specification process.
  • Administer contracts – Implement administrative procedures for the running of a construction project. Issue instructions, deal with payment provisions, manage variation procedures and deal with completion and possession issues and the issuing of certificates.
  • Valuation and appraisal - Prepare capital and rental valuations of land and property for a range of formal and appraisal purposes and prepare client reports.
  • Land, property and planning law - Negotiate solutions to issues affecting both owners and occupiers of land and property including at least two of management, sales, lettings, purchase and/or planning.
  • Inspection and measurement – Undertake inspections of land and property and prepare related reports and advice. Use appropriate instrumentation to take measurements of land and property. Apply the appropriate guidance and use the appropriate basis to undertake measurements. Prepare and present measurements in an appropriate manner.
  • Tendering and procurement - Provide advice and recommendations as to appropriate procurement routes and manage the tendering processes relevant to them.
  • Costing and cost planning of construction works - Undertake the detailed quantification, costing and cost planning of complex construction works.
  • Manage efficiencies of construction contracts – Manage the construction phase of a construction project. Carry out life cycle costing and apply value engineering processes. Prepare data, reports and forecasts.
  • Information management - Provide data, information and advice for clients relevant to the surveying discipline.
  • Health and safety - Recommend solutions to ensure safe and secure working environments.
  • Construction technology - Provide advice relating to the construction technology of buildings and their materials.
  • Law - Negotiate and agree terms for acquisition/disposal of property, standard forms of building contracts or other property related contracts and liaise with legal advisers.
  • Consultancy - Manage instructions from engagement to completion.

    • Your training plan

    Our Early Talent Scheme is a comprehensive program that offers hands-on learning, mentorship, and tailored development opportunities across various departments. it is aimed at individuals who are eager to kickstart their careers and are passionate about continuous growth and learning.

    Key Features of the Scheme:

    - Hands-On Experience: individuals will have the chance to work on real projects and initiatives, gaining practical skills and insights into their chosen field.

    - Mentorship: Each individual will be supported by experienced employees who will provide guidance, support, and personalized development plans throughout the program.

    - Support: Individuals will be part of a dynamic community of fellow trainees and professionals, enabling them to build valuable connections and expand their professional network.

    You will also work towards the Chartered Surveyor (degree)

    Training via University of Estate Management.

    Apprentices will be required to complete a Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) accredited BSc/BSc(Honours) or (where the apprentice already holds a Level 6 degree and subject to an assessment of prior learning) an RICS accredited Post Graduate Diploma or MSc that states it is linked to this apprenticeship.

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade 4)
    • Maths (grade 4)

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • Communication skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Problem solving skills

    About this company

    Miller Homes is a respected national homebuilder with an established reputation for building outstanding quality family homes and providing excellent customer service. We believe in building homes safely, in a way which is considerate to the environment and delighting our customers with a product and experience which recognises that buying a new home is a significant lifetime purchase. That is The Miller Difference. We are thrilled to announce the launch of our highly anticipated Early Talent Scheme, designed to provide exciting opportunities for aspiring professionals to ignite their careers and make a meaningful impact within our organisation. Our Early Talent Scheme is a comprehensive program that offers hands-on learning, mentorship, and tailored development opportunities across various departments. it is aimed at individuals who are eager to kickstart their careers and are passionate about continuous growth and learning.

    After this apprenticeship

    • There are various routes available once the qualifcation is completed including design and engineering roles 

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    Miller Homes

    David Skelton

    david.skelton@miller.co.uk

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000276192.

    Apply now

    Closes in 4 days (Thursday 26 September at 11:59pm)

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