Strategic Land Manager – Drive Residential Projects

Bellway Group; Redhill; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Competitive car allowance

Optional salary sacrifice car scheme

Competitive annual bonus

Contributory pension scheme

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

ShareSave Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life assurance

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Earn and Learn Opportunities

Job summary

Bellway is seeking a Land Manager to join its Southern Counties Division, based in Redhill. You will be involved in appraising sites, progressing acquisitions, supporting planning activity and helping bring residential developments forward.

The role requires strong land acquisition experience, relationship building and detailed analysis across sites. The successful candidate will work closely with the Land Director and Strategic Land team, maintain robust land records, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Experience of working as a Land Buyer, Land Manager or property related role.
• Experience in land acquisition, ideally within the housebuilding industry.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate with a diverse range of people.
• Good administration and IT skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess short, medium and long-term land opportunities across the division.
• Build relationships with landowners, agents, local authorities and other market contacts.
• Prepare land appraisals reviewing valuation, build costs and viability.
• Prepare, negotiate and progress offers for land opportunities.
• Support planning applications and viability assessments with internal teams.
• Collaborate on longer-term opportunities with Strategic Land.
• Maintain accurate land records and portfolio information.
• Assist with Section 106 opportunities to Registered Providers.
• Travel to potential land opportunities and development sites regularly.

Skills

Land market experience

Land acquisition

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Administration

IT proficiency

Team collaboration

Deadline management

Diversity & inclusion

Education

A-Levels or equivalent

Planning or Surveying Degree

RICS or RTPI desirable

Job description

Bellway is seeking a Land Manager to join its Southern Counties Division, based in Redhill. You will be involved in appraising sites, progressing acquisitions, supporting planning activity and helping bring residential developments forward.

The role requires strong land acquisition experience, relationship building and detailed analysis across sites. The successful candidate will work closely with the Land Director and Strategic Land team, maintain robust land records, and contribute to