Senior Land Acquisition Manager

Breedon Group plc; Breedon on the Hill; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials group is seeking a Senior Land Acquisition Manager to spearhead land and mineral asset acquisitions across the UK. This role demands 5-10 years of experience in land transactions and strong negotiation skills. The ideal candidate will manage complex property deals, engage with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with UK legal processes. Benefits include a company car or allowance, generous leave, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Company Car or Car Allowance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Aviva Pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Life Assurance

Training & development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Discounts on high street shops and brands

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years’ experience in land acquisition or property transactions.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage projects and budgets across a national portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Lead identification, negotiation, and acquisition of land and mineral assets.
• Build and maintain relationships with landowners and stakeholders.
• Manage budgets related to land and property acquisitions.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Understanding of UK legal process

Education

Degree-qualified, ideally with MRICS or equivalent

Job description

Senior Land Acquisition Manager

Application Deadline: 4 January 2026

Department: Land and Mineral Resources

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Breedon Head Office, Pinnacle House, Breedon on the Hill, Derbyshire

Description

At Breedon, we are a leading vertically-integrated construction materials group in Great Britain and Ireland. As part of our ongoing strategic growth, we’re looking for a Senior Land Acquisitions Manager to join our Land & Mineral Resources Team, helping to secure vital assets that support our future operations and long-term success.

This is a unique opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of mineral and industrial assets, playing a critical role in our continued expansion. We are flexible with your location, as long as the successful candidate is happy to travel as and when required. A company car or allowance will be provided to support mobility.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Land Acquisitions Manager, you will lead the identification, negotiation, and acquisition of land and mineral assets across the UK. You will be involved in the full lifecycle of property transactions – from strategic site selection through to acquisition and, where necessary, disposal. This is a high-impact role, working closely with landowners, agents, legal professionals, and internal stakeholders to deliver commercially sound, long-term land deals aligned to Breedon’s strategic objectives.

• Identify and secure mineral and industrial assets on favourable commercial terms
• Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, agents, local authorities, and other stakeholders
• Lead negotiations and manage the legal process through to deal completion
• Support site appraisal processes and feasibility assessments
• Manage budgets related to land and property acquisitions
• Dispose of surplus land assets, maximising returns
• Provide expert insight on planning, legal, and environmental considerations

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

About You

We’re looking for an experienced and commercially astute land professional with a background in land acquisition, property negotiation, or estate management, ideally within the minerals, industrial, or strategic land sectors. You will be confident in managing complex negotiations and able to drive value across land transactions.

Essential Requirements:

• 5–10+ years’ experience in land acquisition or property transactions
• Strong understanding of the UK legal process relating to land/property deals
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage projects and budgets across a national portfolio
• Degree-qualified, ideally with MRICS or equivalent professional recognition
• Willingness to travel nationally as required

Job Benefits

• Company Car or Car Allowance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private Medical Insurance
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Aviva Pension scheme
• Sharesave scheme
• Life Assurance
• Training & development opportunities
• Employee assistance programme
• Access to our employee benefits platform, giving you discounts on a wide variety of high street shops and brands