Current Vacancies
We’re growing and we’re always on the lookout for talented people who share our passion for delivering exceptional new homes and thriving communities. If you’re experienced in land, buying, commercial, finance, sales, technical or production, we want to hear from you.
Check out our vacancies below or send your CV and cover letter to careers@owlhomes.co.uk
Land & Senior Land Managers
- East & West Midlands
- Hybrid Working
- Permanent
Vacancy Details
As a Senior/Land Manager, you will play a leading role in identifying, assessing and securing strategic and immediate land opportunities across the East and West Midlands regions for both Owl Homes and Owl Partnerships.
Working closely with Planning, Technical, Commercial and Legal teams, you will be responsible for building and maintaining a strong land pipeline that supports the business’s growth objectives. The role requires excellent market knowledge, strong negotiation skills and the ability to develop relationships with landowners, agents, local authorities and strategic partners.
You will take ownership of opportunities from initial identification through appraisal, negotiation and acquisition, ensuring all opportunities align with the company’s commercial and operational objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Land identification and acquisition:
- Identify and secure strategic and immediate land opportunities across the East and West Midlands regions
- Build and maintain a robust pipeline of development opportunities for both private sale and partnership-led schemes
- Develop relationships with landowners, agents, promoters, local authorities and other key stakeholders
- Negotiate land acquisitions, option agreements, promotion agreements and conditional contracts
- Prepare and present land acquisition recommendations to senior management and the Board
Land appraisal and due diligence:
- Undertake detailed site appraisals, including planning, technical, commercial and legal assessments
- Coordinate internal and external consultants to support land evaluations
- Assess development viability, risks and opportunities
- Prepare financial appraisals and sensitivity analyses to support acquisition decisions
- Ensure robust due diligence is completed prior to land acquisition
Strategic land and partnerships:
- Identify opportunities for strategic land promotion and longer-term land investment
- Support the delivery of partnership-led developments with housing associations, local authorities and registered providers
- Explore opportunities for mixed-tenure and affordable housing developments
- Monitor local planning policy and housing land supply positions to identify emerging opportunities
Market intelligence and business development:
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local land markets, competitor activity and planning policy changes
- Attend industry events, networking opportunities and stakeholder meetings
- Develop and maintain strong professional relationships across the development sector
- Provide regular market intelligence and land pipeline updates to senior leadership
Collaboration and internal coordination:
- Work closely with Planning, Technical, Commercial and Construction teams throughout the land acquisition process
- Support the smooth transition of acquired sites into the development and delivery stages
- Contribute to regional land strategies and business planning objectives
- Ensure acquisitions align with company values, quality standards and growth targets
Skills and experience:
- Proven experience in a Land Manager or Senior Land Manager role within residential development or housebuilding
- Strong understanding of the land acquisition process, planning system and development viability
- Experience securing both immediate and strategic land opportunities
- Knowledge of affordable housing and partnership-led developments (desirable)
- Strong financial appraisal and negotiation skills
- Excellent network of industry contacts across the Midlands region
- Strong commercial awareness and decision-making capability
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and land appraisal software
Qualifications:
- Degree qualified in Real Estate, Planning, Surveying, Property Development or a related discipline
- Membership of RICS, RTPI or a relevant professional body (desirable)
- Full UK Driving Licence
Personal attributes:
- Commercially driven with strong strategic thinking skills
- Excellent negotiator and relationship builder
- Self-motivated and proactive
- Confident communicator and presenter
- Resilient and results-focused
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Collaborative and aligned with Owl’s values and culture
Why join Owl?
At Owl Homes and Owl Partnerships, you’ll be part of a growing and ambitious business where your contribution directly influences the future growth of our business and the delivery of high-quality homes and thriving communities. We value teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement — and we support our people to develop and progress.Quantity Surveyor
- East Midlands
- In Office
- Permanent
Vacancy Details
Working alongside experienced commercial professionals, you’ll play an important part in managing the financial performance of our developments, helping to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, commercially and to the highest standards.
You’ll take ownership of your own developments, supported by senior members of the team as your experience grows.
We’re looking for someone who enjoys solving problems, takes pride in producing accurate work and wants to build a successful career within residential housebuilding.
You’ll ideally have:
At Owl Group, we’re proud to be building more than great homes – we’re building careers.
You’ll join a friendly, supportive team where your development genuinely matters. We’ll give you the opportunity to take on new challenges, learn from experienced colleagues and develop your career within a growing business.
In return, you’ll benefit from:
Key responsibilities:
- Commercial management of multiple residential developments
- Procuring subcontractors and suppliers
- Preparing tender enquiries and analysing returned quotations
- Negotiating subcontract packages
- Producing subcontract orders and contract documentation
- Managing subcontractor accounts, valuations and payments
- Monitoring project costs and reporting against budgets
- Preparing cost reports and forecasts
- Completing monthly CVRs
- Managing variations and change control
- Preparation of final accounts
- Working closely with Site Managers, Technical, Land and Sales teams
- Building positive working relationships with subcontractors and suppliers
- Identifying opportunities to improve value while maintaining quality
What we’re looking for:
- Previous experience in a Quantity Surveying or Assistant Quantity Surveying role
- Experience within housebuilding or residential construction (preferred)
- Experience in a Partnerships environment desirable but not essential
- A degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline, or working towards one
- Good commercial awareness
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Excellent organisation and attention to detail
- Good communication skills and the confidence to build relationships across teams
- A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
- A full UK driving licence
Personal attributes:
- Commercially astute and detail-oriented
- Strong communicator and relationship builder
- Proactive and solutions-focused
- Organised with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Team player with a collaborative approach
Why join Owl?
- Support and mentoring from experienced commercial leaders
- Exposure to a wide variety of residential developments
- Competitive salary
- Pension
- 25 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
- A collaborative and welcoming working environment
Technical Coordinator
- East Midlands
- In Office
- Permanent
Vacancy Details
The role
We’re looking for a Technical Coordinator to join our East Midlands team and support the technical delivery of our growing development pipeline. Working alongside our Technical Managers and the wider development team, you’ll help coordinate the drawings, designs, approvals and technical information needed to take our developments from planning through to construction. It’s a varied role that will see you working with consultants, site teams and colleagues across the business, making sure information is accurate, up to date and available when it’s needed. For someone looking to develop their career in residential development, there’ll be plenty of opportunity to learn, take on more responsibility and grow with the business.What you’ll be doing
- Supporting the coordination of technical information across our developments
- Working with architects, engineers and other external consultants
- Coordinating and distributing drawings, specifications and technical information
- Reviewing information and highlighting discrepancies or potential issues
- Maintaining drawing registers and ensuring teams are working from the latest information
- Assisting with Building Regulations, warranty and other technical submissions
- Supporting applications for highways, drainage and utility approvals
- Helping coordinate information between Technical, Commercial, Construction, Sales, Land and Planning teams
- Responding to technical queries from site teams and coordinating information required to resolve them
- Attending design, technical and site meetings where required
- Monitoring consultant information against agreed programmes
- Supporting the Technical Manager with the delivery of developments from pre-construction through to completion
- Helping maintain Owl’s technical standards and processes
What we’re looking for
You may already be working as a Technical Coordinator within housebuilding or residential development, or you might be ready to take the next step from an architectural, engineering or construction-related role. You’ll ideally have:- Experience within housebuilding, residential development, architecture, engineering or construction
- An understanding of residential construction and the development process
- Experience working with technical drawings and design information
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail
- The ability to manage several priorities and deadlines
- Confident communication skills and the ability to work with different teams and consultants
- A proactive approach and willingness to learn
- Working knowledge of relevant technical standards and Building Regulations
Why Owl?
There’s a lot happening at Owl. Our development pipeline is growing across the Midlands and, as the business grows, so are our teams. We’re proud of what we’re building, but just as importantly, we care about how we get there. Pride, teamwork, accountability, integrity and trust shape the way we work with each other and with the people we work alongside. For the right person, this is an opportunity to join our East Midlands team at an exciting stage and develop alongside the business.Assistant Site Manager
- East Midlands
- On Site
- Permanent
Vacancy Details
At Owl Group, we build homes we’re proud to put our name to. From choosing the right locations to handing over the keys, we care about the quality of our homes and the experience of the people who live in them.
Our people make that possible. We work together, take responsibility and bring care and attention to the job every day. As our East Midlands business grows, we’re looking for an Assistant Site Manager who shares that approach.
The role
You’ll support the Site Manager with the day-to-day running of a residential development, helping to deliver well-built homes safely, efficiently and to programme. Working closely with subcontractors, suppliers and colleagues, you’ll help coordinate activity on site, monitor workmanship and keep work moving. You’ll take ownership of agreed areas of the build and help make sure each home is ready for its new owners.Key responsibilities
Site coordination and delivery- Support the Site Manager in planning and coordinating daily site activity.
- Supervise subcontractors and trades, making sure work follows approved drawings, specifications and agreed programmes.
- Monitor progress, identify potential delays and help resolve issues before they affect delivery.
- Coordinate labour, materials and plant to support the build programme and reduce waste.
- Take responsibility for agreed plots, work stages or areas of the development.
- Assist with site management cover when required and within your level of responsibility
- Help maintain a safe, tidy and well-organised site for everyone working on or visiting the development.
- Carry out site inductions and routine inspections as required.
- Monitor safe working practices and address or escalate concerns promptly.
- Support the Site Manager in maintaining site security, environmental controls and accurate health and safety records.
- Check work throughout the build, identifying defects early and coordinating corrective action.
- Help ensure homes meet Owl Group’s quality standards, relevant building requirements and warranty provider standards.
- Support inspections by building control, warranty providers and other relevant parties.
- Coordinate snagging and finishing works, checking that homes are clean, complete and ready for handover.
- Build constructive working relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and colleagues.
- Keep the Site Manager informed of progress, priorities and any issues requiring support.
- Work with technical, commercial, sales and customer care teams to resolve queries and support delivery.
- Attend site meetings and help maintain clear, accurate site records.
- Treat customers, neighbours and visitors with courtesy and consideration.
- Support agreed completion dates through careful planning and attention to the finishing stages.
- Assist with home demonstrations and handovers where required.
- Help resolve customer queries and defects, working closely with the customer care team.
About you
You’ll have experience in residential construction, with a practical understanding of how a home comes together and what good workmanship looks like. You may already be an Assistant Site Manager or be ready to move into the role from a supervisory or trade background.You’ll bring:
- Experience supervising trades or coordinating work on a residential construction site.
- The ability to read and work from construction drawings and specifications.
- A sound understanding of site health and safety and quality control.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage changing priorities.
- Clear communication skills and the confidence to give direction respectfully.
- A practical approach to solving problems, with the judgement to ask for support when needed.
- Attention to detail and a willingness to take responsibility for the standard of your work.
- Confidence using digital systems for site records, reporting and inspections.
- The ability to travel to developments across the East Midlands.
Qualifications and training
- An appropriate, valid CSCS card.
- SSSTS or SMSTS certification appropriate to your experience and responsibilities.
- A current First Aid at Work qualification, or willingness to complete the required training.
- A relevant construction qualification or recognised trade background.
- Experience of NHBC or other residential warranty standards would be beneficial.
How we work
Our values of Pride, Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork and Trust guide how we work. For this role, that means taking pride in the finish, being honest about challenges, following through on commitments and helping the people around you do their best work. We want someone who cares about building a good home and understands that every stage of the build matters to the person who will live there.Life at Owl
Our vision is to be the developer of choice within the Midlands, safely building high-quality homes and communities for our customers and partners.
We care about doing things properly. We work hard, support each other and take pride in the part we play for the business - whether that’s for our customers, colleagues, partners or supply chain partners. By building strong relationships and working collaboratively, we’re creating a business focused on long-term success, not short-term wins.
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