Land Acquisition Manager

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading house builder is seeking a Land Acquisition Manager to join their successful team based in Leeds. The role involves sourcing land in the North West, managing projects through the development lifecycle, and requires extensive knowledge and experience in land deals. Candidates should be degree-qualified with a strong track record and network in the property industry.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in a property-related field.
• Experience in making 3-4 land deals a year.
• Proven track record in sourcing and acquiring land in the North West.

Responsibilities

• Source off-market land for purchase in the North West.
• Liaise and negotiate with landowners and agents.
• Oversee legal, planning and design consultants pre and post-acquisition.

Skills

Negotiation

Deal Making

Project Management

Networking

Education

Degree in Property-related field

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Land Acquisition Manager, leeds, west yorkshire

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Client:

tdm recruitment

Location:

leeds, west yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Do you want to work for one of the country's leading house builders?

Are you looking for the next step in your career and want to join an expanding team and region as the company continues to build on its success this year?

I'm currently working with a leading house builder as they search for a land manager to join their team based in the North West. You will ideally come from another high volume house builder and have a history of working on big projects and tendering land bids.

You would have done deals and have excellent knowledge of the Lancashire, Chester, Cumbria & Merseyside regions. Ideally 4+ years post grad and with an ambition to progress. You will work closely with the internal and external consultants to successfully manage the projects through the development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing off-market land for purchase in the North West
• Keeping contact with housing associations looking to do partnership JV’s.
• Liaising and negotiating with landowners and agents of potential purchases
• Overseeing legal, planning and design consultants pre and post-acquisition
• Keeping up to date with town planning policy and specifically in key areas you are targeting for letter writing

Expected experiences

• Degree-qualified and ideal property-related
• Natural born deal maker doing 3-4 land deals a year consistently.
• Experienced senior land manager or land manager ready to make the step up.
• Demonstratable track record of sourcing and acquiring land in the North West
• Currently working for either a national residential developer or a high-profile investor or agency.
• Detailed understanding of the planning application and appeals process.
• A strong network of contacts in the land agency world.
• Determined, hungry and ambitious.
• Ability to work autonomously and independently from the rest of the team.