Senior Land Manager

Penguin Recruitment; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional housebuilder is seeking a Senior Land Manager in North West / North Wales to lead land acquisition and expand their portfolio. Ideal candidates will have strong negotiation skills and a proven track record in residential development. This position offers a salary of £65,000-£85,000 plus benefits including hybrid working and a car allowance.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus package

Hybrid working and flexibility

Genuine career progression

Qualifications

• Proven track record in land acquisition within a housebuilder or residential development environment.
• Deep understanding of land, planning and development viability.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing, evaluating and securing residential land opportunities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with landowners, agents, and authorities.
• Oversee acquisition process including appraisals and negotiations.
• Provide market insight and strategic recommendations.

Skills

Land acquisition expertise

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial thinking

Job description

Senior Land Manager - Residential Housebuilder

Location: North West / North Wales (Hybrid)

Salary: £65,000-£85,000 DOE + Car/Allowance + Bonus + Benefits

Are you a strategic Land professional with a strong track record in residential land acquisition? We're representing a well-established, privately owned housebuilder with a proud regional heritage and an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality homes and sustainable communities.

Due to continued growth and a strong five-year pipeline, the business is seeking a Senior Land Manager to play a key role in securing new opportunities and driving the expansion of their regional portfolio.

The Opportunity

As Senior Land Manager, you will:

• Take the lead on sourcing, evaluating, and securing residential land opportunities (immediate and strategic)
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with landowners, agents, promoters, and local authorities
• Oversee the full acquisition process including appraisals, offers, heads of terms and negotiation
• Work collaboratively with planning, technical, commercial and legal colleagues to shape deliverable schemes
• Provide market insight and strategic recommendations to support regional growth plans
• Represent the company at industry events and within the wider property network

About the Developer

Our client is a respected regional housebuilder known for its financial stability, community-focused ethos, and commitment to quality. With a strong presence across the North West and North Wales, the business combines traditional values with modern thinking, maintaining a culture where people are genuinely valued and supported.

You'll be joining a forward-looking team where your expertise will be recognised, and you'll have the autonomy to influence success and progression.

What We're Looking For

• Proven track record in land acquisition within a housebuilder or residential development environment
• Deep understanding of land, planning and development viability
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to identify opportunities, think commercially and deliver results
• A proactive networker with established industry contacts across the region
• UK driving licence

What's on Offer

• Attractive salary & bonus package
• Car allowance
• Hybrid working and flexibility
• A stable, supportive environment with genuine career progression