Land Manager Location: Swansea Salary: £65,000 – £75,000 £6,000 Car Allowance Contract: Full-time, Permanent The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Land Manager to join a leading housebuilding and development business. This role offers the chance to play a key part in sourcing and securing land opportunities for new affordable housing schemes across South Wales. Key Responsibilities * Proactively identify on- and off-market land opportunities for affordable housing development across South Wales. * Lead negotiations with landowners, agents, and legal teams to secure land via options, conditional/unconditional contracts, or promotion agreements. * Build and maintain strong relationships with Registered Social Landlords (RSLs), Local Authorities, and planning consultants. * Oversee sites through the Welsh planning process, including pre-application discussions, consultations, and planning submissions. * Collaborate with Housing Associations to ensure schemes meet DQR 2021 standards, Net Zero Carbon targets, and tenure mix requirements. * Conduct feasibility assessments, development appraisals, and due diligence for each opportunity. * Manage the onward sale of land or completed units to RSLs, coordinating pricing, legal documentation, and delivery programmes. What We’re Looking For * A relevant construction qualification or proven track record in land acquisition and management. * Strong commercial, technical, and legal awareness. * At least 4 years’ experience in a land-led role, ideally within housebuilding or affordable housing. * Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build long-term relationships across the sector. * A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. What’s on Offer * Competitive salary of £65,000 – £75,000 * £6,000 car allowance * Opportunity to influence affordable housing delivery across South Wales * Collaborative and supportive team culture within a growing business