Senior Land Manager

JR United Kingdom; Norwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housebuilder in the Midlands seeks a Senior Land Manager to drive land acquisition and partnership opportunities. This strategic role involves negotiating agreements, mentoring junior staff, and aligning land strategies with business goals. Ideal for candidates with strong commercial acumen and experience in planning and development.

Qualifications

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

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

Solutions-focused

Residential development passion

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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.