About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Land Manager to join our Central Region team, working closely with the Land Director to secure and develop high-quality residential sites. This role is a fantastic opportunity for a land professional with a proven track record across all elements in land acquisition to take the next step in their career.
In this fast-paced and rewarding position, you will:
· Identify, negotiate, and secure land opportunities that align with our strategic growth objectives.
· Work on a diverse portfolio of sites.
· Conduct detailed site appraisals and provide risk analysis to support decision-making.
· Negotiate legal agreements with solicitors, landowners, and agents.
· Maintain strong relationships with local authorities, agents, landowners, and developers to ensure a steady pipeline of opportunities.
· Collaborate with internal teams—Planning, Technical, and Commercial—to optimise site potential and maximise profitability.
· Act independently, making well-reasoned decisions based on pros-and-cons analysis.
Key Responsibilities
* Identify and acquire both immediate and strategic land opportunities within the region.
* Lead the full acquisition process, from site identification and financial appraisals to negotiations and completion.
* Prepare board reports to update senior management on land acquisitions.
* Work closely with the Planning team to secure planning permissions and optimise site value.
* Ensure compliance with company budgets, forecasts, and acquisition strategies.
* Accurately maintain up-to-date land schedules and ensure proper record-keeping.
* Represent the company at meetings with landowners, agents, affordable housing providers, and stakeholders.
* Act as a key point of contact between Land and other departments to ensure smooth site progression.
* Assist in enhancing the company's reputation and regional presence by actively engaging with industry professionals.
What We're Looking For
We are seeking a driven and commercially astute experienced land professional with:
· Proven success in land acquisition within the residential sector, managing the full process from site identification to legal completion.
· Strong negotiation and deal-making skills, with the ability to structure and secure transactions with the experience, drive and confidence to lead independently.
· Extensive regional contact base, including agents, landowners, and local authorities.
· In-depth understanding of the planning system and local planning authorities.
· Ability to assess and analyse the financial, legal and technical site constraints and challenge, where appropriate, to reach the most viable and competitive outcome.
· Experience in conducting residual valuations, comparable sales valuations, and sensitivity analyses.
· Strong problem-solving abilities, with a pragmatic approach to overcoming challenges.
· High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and commercial awareness.
· Excellent written communication and relationship-building skills.
· A self-starter with the ability to work independently and drive projects forward from inception to completion
· Ambitious Land Manager/Senior Land Manager looking to make a real impact
· Full UK driving license, as travel across the region is required.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company pension
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person