Land& Planning Manager

Fawkes & Reece; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance/company car

Pension

Healthcare

Company bonus

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Group in the North West are seeking a Land & Planning Manager to join their Land Team. You will work closely with land/technical/commercial/sales to secure land opportunities and drive planning applications for high-quality residential developments.

The role requires a degree in Rural Estate Management or related field, Chartered status with RICS/RTPI is common, and strong negotiation and financial skills with a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Degree in Rural Estate Management, Real Estate, Property Management or Surveying (or equivalent).
• Chartered status with RICS or RTPI is common.

Responsibilities

• Land Acquisition & Sourcing: identify off-market plots, brownfield sites or strategic land opportunities.
• Negotiation & Deals: negotiate option, promotion or unconditional purchases with landowners, farmers and agents.
• Financial Appraisals: prepare viability studies, risk assessments and cost projections for developments.
• Planning & Due Diligence: work with planning consultants and local authorities to navigate the planning system and assess constraints.
• Stakeholder Management: maintain relations with tenants, landowners, local communities and statutory bodies.

Skills

Commercial negotiation

Financial numeracy

Legal contract literacy

Communication

UK driving licence

Education

Degree in Rural Estate Management/Real Estate/Property Management/Surveying

Job description

£50,000 to £60,000 per year, car/allowance + benefits

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

12/11/2026

About this job

Land & Planning Manager An established North West housebuilder have a requirement for a Land &Planning Manager to join their Land Team.

The company have a strong heritage in residential construction, specialising in high-quality new-build homes that combine contemporary design, quality craftsmanship and premium specifications.

The business focuses on carefully selected locations and thoughtfully designed developments that complement their surroundings, with a commitment to detail and creating distinctive homes for modern buyers.

The business is entering an exciting period of growth and diversification, with plans to significantly expand its land pipeline across open market and affordable housing opportunities, while also beginning to explore strategic land.

Land & Planning Manager role Working closely with the Land Director you will work closely with internal teams (land/technical/commercial/sales) to ensure that business objectives are met for land acquisitions and planning applications.

You will also, liaise with statutory bodies to assist in the resolving of technical and design issues and with the production of technical and layout information in support of applications and planning strategies.

Duties and responsibilities: Land Acquisition & Sourcing: Identifying off-market plots, brownfield sites, or strategic land opportunities for residential developments Negotiation & Deals: Negotiating option agreements, promotion agreements, or unconditional purchases with landowners, farmers, and agents Financial Appraisals: Preparing viability studies, risk assessments, and cost projections for potential developments.

Planning & Due Diligence: Working with planning consultants and local authorities to navigate the planning system and assess environmental or legal constraints.

Stakeholder Management: Maintaining ongoing relations with tenants, landowners, local communities, and statutory bodies.

Skills & Experience Education: Degree in Rural Estate Management, Real Estate, Property Management, or Surveying (or equivalent experience). Professional Bodies: Chartership or progression through RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) or RTPI (Royal Town Planning Institute) is common.

Key Skills: Commercial negotiation, financial numeracy, legal contract literacy, communication, and a full UK driving licence What's on offer?

In return for your skills the company are offering a competitive basic salary, car allowance/company car and additional company benefits package including pension, healthcare, company bonus.