Job Description
Land Manager – Tunbridge Wells (covering Kent and East Sussex)
For over 30 years, Dandara has been creating award-winning homes that combine innovative design with exceptional quality. As one of the UK's most respected private developers, we're proud of how we build — and how we develop our people.
The Role
We're looking for an experienced and driven Land Manager to join our regional team based in Tunbridge Wells. You'll play a pivotal role in identifying, appraising, and securing residential development opportunities across Kent and East Sussex, helping to shape the growth and success of our business.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in land acquisition and planning who's ready to lead negotiations, collaborate across departments, and build trusted relationships with agents, local authorities, and landowners.
What you'll do
You'll be responsible for sourcing and appraising new residential development opportunities across the region. Activities will include:
1. Identifying development opportunities through personal networks, property agents, and direct approaches.
2. Collating build costs, market research, and local planning policy information to support successful negotiations.
3. Evaluating development sites and working closely with legal teams on acquisition terms, develo...