Land Manager
Location: North of England
Salary: £35,000 + Bonus
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Land Manager to join a well-established and growing property business. This role is central to identifying, appraising, and securing residential development opportunities, working closely with the New Homes function to bring sites from acquisition through to sale.
You will play a key part in expanding the development pipeline, combining land sourcing, relationship management, and commercial insight.
Key Responsibilities
Land Acquisition & Appraisal
Identify and source residential development opportunities, including land, conversions, and redevelopment sites
Monitor planning applications and utilise land sourcing tools to uncover new opportunities
Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, developers, planning consultants, and other key stakeholders
Conduct initial site appraisals, assessing planning potential, market demand, and financial viability
Undertake site visits to evaluate development potential
Manage and track opportunities from acquisition through planning to eventual sales delivery
Analyse local property markets, pricing trends, and competitor activity
Prepare detailed reports and recommendations on potential acquisitions
Maintain accurate records of pipeline activity, contacts, and opportunities
Collaborate with internal teams to promote opportunities to developers and investors
Represent the business at networking events and industry functionsSkills & Experience
Previous experience within estate agency, land, or new homes sales is preferred
Strong interest in the residential property market
Proven ability to generate new business and build lasting relationships
Excellent negotiation and communication skills
High level of attention to detail
Self-motivated, proactive, and target-driven