Land Acquisition Manager

tdm recruitment; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car or car allowance

Pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

TDM Recruitment is seeking a Land Acquisition Manager based in Barnsley to drive the division's land pipeline across the North. This role offers the opportunity to identify, appraise, and secure residential development opportunities, working closely with teams to progress sites effectively.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in residential land acquisition, strong knowledge of the planning system in England, and excellent negotiation skills. A competitive salary of up to £100,000 is offered with additional benefits, including a car allowance and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in residential land acquisition, ideally within a housebuilder or land consultancy.
• Strong working knowledge of the planning system in England.
• Commercially sharp with the ability to build and interrogate development appraisals.
• Established network of contacts across the North West land market.
• Confident negotiator with excellent communication skills.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Identify, appraise and secure new residential development opportunities across the North.
• Source and evaluate new land opportunities, both on and off market.
• Prepare detailed financial appraisals and present recommendations to stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with landowners, agents, and local authorities.
• Lead negotiations on land acquisitions through to exchange and completion.
• Monitor the local planning environment and track competitor activity.
• Collaborate with technical, planning and commercial teams to progress sites.

Skills

Residential land acquisition experience

Knowledge of the planning system in England

Ability to build and interrogate development appraisals

Established network in North West land market

Negotiation and communication skills

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Shape the future of one of the UK's most respected housebuilders — this is your opportunity to take ownership of land acquisition across the North.

My client are a FTSE 250 housebuilder with a proud track record of delivering quality new homes across the UK. Their Yorkshire division is a high-performing, ambitious team committed to sustainable growth across the region. This is a business that invests in its people and gives land professionals the autonomy to make a real impact.

The Role

Based at their Yorkshire office, you'll be a key driver of the division's land pipeline — identifying, appraising and securing new residential development opportunities across the North.

• Source and evaluate new land opportunities, both on and off market
• Prepare detailed financial appraisals and present recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Manage relationships with landowners, agents, and local authorities
• Lead negotiations on land acquisitions through to exchange and completion
• Monitor the local planning environment and track competitor activity
• Collaborate closely with technical, planning and commercial teams to progress sites

What You'll Need

• Proven experience in residential land acquisition, ideally within a housebuilder or land consultancy
• Strong working knowledge of the planning system in England
• Commercially sharp with the ability to build and interrogate development appraisals
• An established network of contacts across the North West land market
• Confident negotiator with excellent communication skills
• A full UK driving licence

What's On Offer

• Salary: Up to £100,000 (dependent on experience)
• Competitive benefits package including car or car allowance
• Pension scheme and healthcare benefits
• A collaborative, supportive divisional culture with the backing of a national brand
• Real scope for career progression within a growing division

Ready to Make Your Move?

If you're an ambitious land professional ready to take the next step with a business that values your expertise, we'd love to hear from you.