Senior Land Manager

Penguin Recruitment; Ewloe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housebuilder in the Cheshire and North Wales region is seeking a Senior Land Manager. This role involves sourcing and securing land opportunities, managing acquisitions, and collaborating with teams to ensure project success. The ideal candidate has experience in land acquisition, strong communication and negotiation skills, and a solid understanding of the planning system. Offers competitive salary and a supportive working culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym discounts

Collaborative working culture

Qualifications

• Proven track record in land acquisition within the residential development sector.
• Strong understanding of the planning system and regional residential land market.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure suitable new land opportunities.
• Manage the full acquisition process from site identification through to purchase.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with agents, landowners, local authorities, and housing associations.

Skills

Land acquisition skills

Communication

Negotiation

Networking

Financial assessments

MS Office proficiency

Job description

Senior Land Manager

Location: Ewloe, Cheshire & North Wales

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working with a highly regarded and award-winning housebuilder with a strong regional presence across Cheshire and North Wales. With a proud heritage spanning over 90 years, this company has grown from a family‑run business into one of the most respected names in the sector – currently delivering around 800 new homes per year.

The Role

Reporting to the Land Director, the Senior Land Manager will take full responsibility for sourcing, appraising, and securing new land opportunities across the Cheshire and North Wales region. You will work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to progress both short‑ and medium‑term acquisitions, while managing existing assets and contributing to strategic land promotion.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and secure suitable new land opportunities, both on- and off‑market
• Manage the full acquisition process from site identification through to purchase
• Build and maintain strong relationships with agents, landowners, local authorities, and housing associations
• Undertake site appraisals, residual valuations, and financial assessments
• Lead negotiations of legal and affordable housing agreements
• Support the progression of planning applications and permissions
• Collaborate with technical, design, and commercial teams to ensure seamless project delivery
• Represent the business at meetings with landowners, agents, and local stakeholders
• Support and mentor other team members where appropriate

About You

• Proven track record in land acquisition within the residential development sector
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and networking skills
• Strong understanding of the planning system and regional residential land market
• Highly numerate with the ability to undertake land valuations and appraisals
• Capable of interpreting legal and technical documentation
• Self‑motivated and proactive, with strong organisational and problem‑solving skills
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Full UK driving licence required

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme and Smart Health access
• Perkbox membership and gym discounts
• Death in Service benefit
• Eyecare vouchers and long-service rewards
• Collaborative, supportive working culture within an award-winning business

To apply, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed) for a confidential discussion.