Senior Land Manager

JR United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housebuilder in the Midlands is seeking a Senior Land Manager. In this role, you'll be pivotal in identifying and securing land opportunities, driving bid submissions, and influencing community development. This position requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in land acquisition and negotiation, looking to join a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in land acquisition, planning, or development partnerships.
• Experience with legal agreements, bids, and planning processes.
• Ability to lead and inspire cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Proactively source, assess, and progress land and partnership opportunities.
• Lead bid submissions and pre-sale proposal strategies.
• Negotiate terms and legal agreements with landowners and partners.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Proactive problem-solving

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About the Role

We’re seeking a commercially minded and relationship-driven Senior Land Manager to join a leading housebuilder in the Midlands.

In this high-impact role, you’ll be responsible for identifying and securing new land and partnership opportunities, driving bid submissions, and negotiating legal agreements. You'll play a key role in shaping the development pipeline and influencing how communities are built.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively source, assess, and progress land and partnership opportunities
• Lead bid submissions and pre-sale proposal strategies
• Negotiate terms and legal agreements with landowners and partners
• Engage and build relationships with local authorities and housing associations
• Support regional growth through strategic land acquisitions
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a high-performing team culture
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align land strategy with wider business goals

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in land acquisition, planning, or development partnerships
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
• Experience working with legal agreements, bids, and planning processes
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and influencing at a senior level
• Strategic, proactive, and solutions-focused
• Passionate about residential development and regeneration
• Ability to lead and inspire cross-functional collaboration

If you're ready to help shape the future of housing in the West Midlands — and want to join a high-performing team making a difference — we’d love to hear from you.