Land Manager

Goodman Masson; Warrington; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

Goodman Masson is partnering with a Retirement Living company to recruit a Land Manager in Warrington. You will influence strategy, steer land acquisitions, and shape the development pipeline for the region.

The role requires proven land buying experience, including brownfield site acquisitions, and the ability to negotiate with diverse vendors. A UK Driving Licence is essential as field visits are frequent.

Qualifications

• Experience identifying and negotiating land purchases.
• Understanding of commercial aspects of land buying, including contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead growth of development pipeline across the region.
• Negotiate land purchases with various vendors (private homeowners, public sector, businesses).
• Spend significant time visiting sites with a valid UK Driving Licence.

Skills

Land buying experience

Brownfield site experience

Negotiation skills

Driving licence

Job description

Competitive Salary + Car/Car Allowance +Bonus

I’m very pleased to be partnering with a Retirement Living company , they are a respected and fast-growing name within the UK housebuilding sector, as we are looking for an exceptional Land Manager to join the team.

This is a role with genuine influence, clear purpose, and significant strategic importance for the growth of the Division. For the right person, it offers autonomy, impact, and the opportunity to shape the company’s future development pipeline across the Region

• You will have previous land buying experience either as a Land Buyer who is now seeking further progression, or alternatively as a Land Manager seeking a new challenge.
• You will have previous experience of buying brownfield sites either for a developer for residential use or other sectors for commercial use (e.g. retail or care).
• You must be able to demonstrate how you have identified and negotiated land purchases and show a full understanding of the commercial aspects of land buying, including legal contracts.
• It is important that you have experience of negotiating with all types of vendors e.g. private home-owners, public sector, businesses, and recognise the different approaches each one requires.

Whilst this role is based out of the Warrington Office, it is essential that you are a competent driver with a valid UK Driving Licence as you’ll be spending a large proportion of your time out looking at sites.