Senior Land Manager

Croudace Homes; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Pension up to 10%

Discretionary bonus

Flexible working

Wellbeing benefits

Life assurance

Volunteer days

Training & development

Enhanced family leave

Vehicle allowance

Job summary

Croudace Homes, a family-owned housebuilder, seeks an experienced Senior Land Manager to drive growth by identifying and promoting land opportunities across the South Thames region. You will manage the full development lifecycle from initial site identification to planning promotion, acquisition and affordable housing disposals.

Reporting to the Head of Land, you will lead on land appraisals, negotiations and stakeholder relationships, with a focus on delivering high-quality developments and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in residential land acquisition and/or strategic land.
• Strong understanding of the planning and development process.
• Commercially astute with excellent negotiation and deal-making skills.
• Able to manage multiple projects, priorities and stakeholder relationships.
• Confident, proactive and self-motivated with independence and team collaboration.
• MRICS/MRTPI desirable or working towards qualification.

Responsibilities

• Identify, appraise and secure strategic land opportunities.
• Prepare and present land, planning and financial appraisals.
• Lead on land negotiations through to acquisition.
• Build strong relationships with landowners, agents, promoters and local authorities.
• Manage consultant teams and planning promotion strategies.
• Negotiate planning obligations and support planning applications.
• Lead on affordable housing disposals to Registered Providers.

Skills

Residential land expertise

Land acquisition

Planning process understanding

Negotiation

Project management

People management

MS Office proficiency

Education

MRICS or MRTPI desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who are Croudace Homes?

Croudace Homes is a family-owned housebuilder with a proud heritage dating back to 1946. Operating across the Southeast of England from our regional offices in Caterham, Letchworth, and Theale, we're committed to building high-quality homes and careers. Our reputation is built on trust, attention to detail, and a passion for creating communities that stand the test of time.

At Croudace, we believe that a solid foundation starts with the right people. Fostering a culture of open communication, respect &continuous growth, we listen to our people, celebrate contributions at every level, and provide meaningful development opportunities. With a strong focus on well-being and work-life balance, we create an environment where our employees feel valued, motivated, and empowered to succeed-because when our people thrive, so does our business. We're proud of our low staff turnover and long employee tenures, which reflect the positive experience of working at Croudace.

JOB POSITION

We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Land Manager to help drive the growth of our business by identifying, securing and promoting high-quality residential development opportunities across our South Thames region.

Reporting to the Head of Land, you will be responsible for identifying, securing and promoting land opportunities in line with the Company's objectives. From initial site identification through to planning promotion, acquisition, and affordable housing disposal, you will manage the full development lifecycle of land opportunities.

At Croudace Homes, we've been creating high-quality homes and sustainable communities for over 80 years. As a privately owned housebuilder with a strong reputation across the South East, we're able to take a long-term approach to land, planning and development, focusing on quality, relationships and delivering places where people want to live.

Operating from regional offices in Caterham, Letchworth and Theale, Croudace Homes has an established presence across the South East, covering over 100 local planning authorities. Our diverse portfolio ranges from 50 unit developments through to strategic sites of 2,500+ homes, offering the opportunity to work on projects of real scale and significance.

This is an opportunity to join a well-established and highly regarded housebuilder with an excellent land portfolio and ambitious growth plans. You'll work on a diverse range of land opportunities, play a key role in driving the future growth of the region, and be part of a collaborative and supportive team that values initiative, expertise and professional development. We are committed to supporting our people in developing their skills, with genuine opportunities for career progression and increased responsibility as the business continues to grow.

What you'll be doing:

Identify, appraise and secure strategic land opportunities.

Prepare and present land, planning and financial appraisals.

Lead on land negotiations through to acquisition.

Build strong relationships with landowners, agents, promoters and local authorities.

Manage consultant teams and planning promotion strategies.

Negotiate planning obligations and support planning applications.

Lead on affordable housing disposals to Registered Providers.

Skills & knowledge you'll bring:

Proven experience in residential land acquisition and/or strategic land.

Strong understanding of the planning and development process.

Commercially astute with excellent negotiation and deal-making skills.

Able to manage multiple projects, priorities and stakeholder relationships simultaneously.

Confident, proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to operate independently whilst contributing to and supporting the wider team.

Qualified (MRICS/MRTPI) or working towards qualification (desirable)

Previous experience of managing or supervising people (desirable)

Able to use Microsoft packages

Why join Croudace?

At Croudace Homes, we believe our people are our greatest asset-and we're committed to rewarding and supporting them. In return for your skills and dedication, you'll receive a competitive package that includes (role dependant):

• 26 days holiday, increasing with service, plus an additional day off to celebrate your birthday
• Generous Pension Scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
• Discretionary bonus to recognise your performance and contribution
• Flexible working options, offering greater control over your hours and location
• Wellbeing benefits: discounted gym membership, a *health cash plan (with cover for children), *private Bupa healthcare (based on role & service length), mental health support via our EAP programme including access to counselling, bi-annual health checks
• Life assurance* cover of up to 8x your annual salary
• Up to three paid volunteer days each year to get involved in meaningful community projects
• Training and development opportunities, including support for professional memberships and continued career progression
• Enhanced Family Friendly leave options, recognising that starting or growing a family takes many forms
• Vehicle allowance (role dependant) with free onsite parking and free electric car charging
• Everything else: *retail discount platform, free fruit in the office, monthly Friday fun and cakes raising money for nominated charities, fund match for charity sponsorship, dress for your day where applicable, and modern offices that facilitate collaborative working
• *dependent on length of service

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