Strategic Land Lead – Remote-Eligible & Growth Focus

Berrys; Towcester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

CPD funding

35 days holiday pro rata

Birthday day off

Employee loan

Pension (NEST)

Employee discount

Remote/office hybrid working

Professional memberships paid

Job summary

Berrys is seeking a Strategic Land Lead to drive development opportunities across Northamptonshire and neighbouring counties from Towcester. You will lead identification, appraisal, and acquisition strategies for strategic land, working with planners, architects, valuers and development specialists.

The role demands a proven track record advising landowners, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage a personal portfolio of instructions while mentoring junior team members.

Qualifications

• Proven track record advising landowners on strategic land instructions.
• Full, clean UK driving licence required for site visits and meetings.
• Strong understanding of planning policy and development lifecycle.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as internal figurehead for our Strategic Land offer within the Towcester office and be the go-to source for technical and market expertise.
• Lead identification, appraisal, and securing of strategic land opportunities through promotion agreements, option agreements, JV structures, and freehold acquisition/disposal.
• Undertake development appraisals, land valuation, and high-level viability assessments to inform strategic decision‑making.
• Work collaboratively with planners, architects, valuers and development specialists to deliver cohesive advice and coordinated strategies for clients.
• Provide expert guidance to landowners, from initial site appraisal through to the promotion, planning and disposal processes.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the evolving planning landscape, local plan reviews, call-for-sites and regional housing need.
• Support and mentor junior team members, helping them develop technical understanding of strategic land, planning policy and the development lifecycle.
• Demonstrate commercial awareness, understanding drivers of profitability, efficiency and team productivity.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Strategic land development

Land valuation

Development appraisal

Planning policy

Client relationship management

Driving licence

Analytical thinking

Education

RICS-accredited qualification preferred (Rural, Planning & Development or Commercial routes considered)

Job description

Berrys is seeking a Strategic Land Lead to drive development opportunities across Northamptonshire and neighbouring counties from Towcester. You will lead identification, appraisal, and acquisition strategies for strategic land, working with planners, architects, valuers and development specialists.

The role demands a proven track record advising landowners, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage a personal portfolio of instructions while mentoring junior team members.