Senior Land Manager

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Loughton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium housebuilder in Loughton is seeking a Senior Land Manager to lead land acquisition and drive expansion into prime residential areas. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in land acquisitions, strong local knowledge, and exemplary negotiation skills. This role offers a salary of £65k - £85k DOE along with a car allowance, bonus scheme, and other benefits.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus scheme for acquired sites

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance after probation

Business mileage and standard expenses

Qualifications

• Proven record of successful land acquisitions within a housebuilder or land trader.
• Strong local knowledge of Essex and Northern Home Counties markets.
• Stable career history with good tenure in previous roles.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Must be based within commuting distance of Loughton.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.
• Availability to start late 2025 or January 2026.

Responsibilities

• Lead land acquisition across Essex and the Northern Home Counties.
• Identify, appraise, and secure prime residential development opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with landowners, agents, and local authorities.
• Negotiate land deals and manage transactions through to completion.
• Work closely with the head office land team and report to the Head of Land.
• Provide insight on local market trends and planning policies.
• Travel to the Surrey head office as required for meetings and collaboration.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Local market knowledge

Job description

Overview

Bennett & Game are delighted to have partnered exclusively with Brookworth Homes, a premium housebuilder renowned for exceptional build quality and high-specification developments across the South East. We are seeking a Senior Land Manager to be based from their satellite office in Loughton, taking the lead on their strategic expansion into prime residential areas across Essex and the Northern Home Counties. This is an excellent opportunity to spearhead growth in a new region for an already well-established brand. With the backing of a cash-rich, privately owned business and the support of an existing land team in their Surrey head office, the successful candidate will enjoy both autonomy and strong operational support. Brookworth Homes currently has a robust development pipeline and an enviable reputation within the high-end residential market, making this a unique platform for career progression.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £65k - £85k DOE (open to discussion)
• Car allowance
• Bonus scheme for acquired sites
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Private medical insurance after probation
• Business mileage and standard expenses
• Additional benefits discussed at interview

Responsibilities

• Lead land acquisition across Essex and the Northern Home Counties
• Identify, appraise, and secure prime residential development opportunities
• Build and maintain relationships with landowners, agents, and local authorities
• Negotiate land deals and manage transactions through to completion
• Work closely with the head office land team and report to the Head of Land in Surrey
• Provide insight on local market trends and planning policies
• Travel to the Surrey head office as required for meetings and collaboration

Qualifications

• Proven record of successful land acquisitions within a housebuilder or land trader
• Strong local knowledge of Essex and Northern Home Counties markets
• Stable career history with good tenure in previous roles
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Must be based within commuting distance of Loughton
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required
• Availability to start late 2025 or January 2026

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

About Bennett & Game

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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