Strategic Midlands Land Manager - Residential & Mixed-Use

Wates; Northampton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates is seeking an ambitious Land Manager to join the Land & Development team in the Midlands, focused on identifying, evaluating and securing residential and mixed-use land opportunities that support long-term growth. You will lead appraisals, negotiate agreements, and maintain relationships with landowners, agents and authorities while coordinating with planning, technical, commercial and legal teams.

The role emphasizes development appraisal and financial modelling, with experience in

Qualifications

• Experience in land acquisition, promotion or development.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of land valuation and planning processes.
• Experience with development appraisals and financial modelling.
• Familiarity with land systems like Pro-map or Land Insight.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure residential and mixed-use land opportunities.
• Lead land appraisals and present investment proposals.
• Negotiate options, promotion, hybrid and freehold agreements.
• Manage consultants and liaise with landowners, agents and authorities.
• Collaborate with planning, technical, commercial and legal teams.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship building

Land valuation knowledge

Planning & development processes

Development appraisals & financial mod

Tools

Pro-map

Land Insight

Job description

Wates is seeking an ambitious Land Manager to join the Land & Development team in the Midlands, focused on identifying, evaluating and securing residential and mixed-use land opportunities that support long-term growth. You will lead appraisals, negotiate agreements, and maintain relationships with landowners, agents and authorities while coordinating with planning, technical, commercial and legal teams.

The role emphasizes development appraisal and financial modelling, with experience in