senior Land Manager

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading house builder is seeking a Senior Land Manager to identify and acquire new sites in Kent and South East London. The role involves negotiating with land agents and housing associations, managing projects through the development lifecycle, and requires a strong network in the residential development sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in land buying for large PLC house builders.
• Proven track record of sourcing and acquiring land in Kent, Surrey, and London.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing off-market land for purchase in Kent, Surrey, and London.
• Liaising and negotiating with landowners and agents.
• Overseeing legal, planning, and design consultants.

Skills

Negotiation

Project Management

Land Acquisition

Planning Process Knowledge

Education

Degree in Property or Related Fields

Job description

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I am working with one of the leading names in house building and place-making, and they are looking to strengthen the team with a senior land manager.

The role focuses on identifying, negotiating, and acquiring new sites in the Kent and South East London area by working closely with land agents and housing associations to secure new sites. You will report to the Land Director and have full autonomy over projects, with the position being high-profile within the business.

You should have a portable book of contacts in the residential development agency world and a demonstrable history. An intimate knowledge of the planning process and experience in project managing planning applications through the system are essential.

You will work closely with internal and external consultants to successfully manage projects through the development lifecycle.

Ideally, you are currently working for a leading house builder or residential property developer, but candidates from development consultancy are also encouraged to apply.

It is essential that you have experience in land buying for large PLC house builders or residential developers and have worked in Kent, Surrey, or South East London.

Responsibilities

1. Sourcing off-market land for purchase in Kent, Surrey, and London.
2. Maintaining contact with housing associations interested in partnership JV’s.
3. Liaising and negotiating with landowners and agents of potential purchases.
4. Overseeing legal, planning, and design consultants pre- and post-acquisition.
5. Staying updated with town planning policy, especially in targeted areas for letter writing.

Expected experiences

1. Degree-qualified, ideally in property or related fields.
2. A natural deal maker, consistently completing 3-4 land deals per year.
3. Experienced senior land manager or land manager ready to step up.
4. A proven track record of sourcing and acquiring land in Kent, Surrey, and London.
5. Currently working for a national residential developer, high-profile investor, or agency.
6. Detailed understanding of the planning application and appeals process.
7. A strong network of contacts in the land agency world.
8. Determined, hungry, and ambitious.
9. Ability to work autonomously and independently from the rest of the team.