Senior Land Manager
Location: Ewloe, Cheshire & North Wales
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working with a highly regarded and award-winning housebuilder with a strong regional presence across Cheshire and North Wales. With a proud heritage spanning over 90 years, this company has grown from a family-run business into one of the most respected names in the sector - currently delivering around 800 new homes per year.
As the business continues to expand, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Land Manager to join their established regional team. This is a key appointment, offering the chance to play a leading role in identifying and acquiring new land opportunities to support ongoing growth and the delivery of high-quality developments.
The Role
Reporting to the Land Director, the Senior Land Manager will take full responsibility for sourcing, appraising, and securing new land opportunities across the Cheshire and North Wales region. You'll work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to progress both short- and medium-term acquisitions, while managing existing assets and contributing to strategic land promotion.
Key Responsibilities
Identify and secure suitable new land opportunities, both on- and off-market
Manage the full acquisition process from site identification through to purchase
Build and maintain strong relationships with agents, landowners, local authorities, and housing associations
Undertake site appraisals, residual valuations, and financial assessments
Lead negotiations of legal and affordable housing agreements
Support the progression of planning applications and permissions
Collaborate with technical, design, and commercial teams to ensure seamless project delivery
Represent the business at meetings with landowners, agents, and local stakeholders
Support and mentor other team members where appropriateAbout You
Proven track record in land acquisition within the residential development sector
Excellent communication, negotiation, and networking skills
Strong understanding of the planning system and regional residential land market
Highly numerate with the ability to undertake land valuations and appraisals
Capable of interpreting legal and technical documentation
Self-motivated and proactive, with strong organisational and problem-solving skills
Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Full UK driving licence requiredWhat's on Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package
26 days holiday plus bank holidays
Employee Assistance Programme and Smart Health access
Perkbox membership and gym discounts
Death in Service benefit
Eyecare vouchers and long-service rewards
Collaborative, supportive working culture within an award-winning businessTo apply, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed) for a confidential discussion