Senior Land Manager

Senior Land Manager.

North West.

c.£85,000 + Car + Bonus.

An expanding housebuilder is looking to appoint a Senior Land Manager to drive land acquisition across the North West. This is a key role within a growing business, with clear progression to Land Director and responsibility for building a strong, deliverable land pipeline. The business has short decision-making processes and will acquire land on both a conditional and unconditional basis.

Key responsibilities:

• Identify and secure residential land opportunities across the North West
• Build and manage a pipeline of c.60–80 unit sites, focusing on suburban and urban infill
• Produce robust financial appraisals including residual valuations, IRR, and sensitivity analysis
• Lead negotiations and manage deals through to exchange and completion
• Stay ahead of market activity, planning changes, and emerging opportunities
• Evaluate planning risk and site viability at an early stage
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure schemes are practical and commercially sound

What we’re looking for:

• Strong track record in residential land acquisition
• Commercially astute with solid appraisal capability
• Well-connected within the North West land market
• Proven ability to originate and execute deals

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-funded business at a stage of growth, offering real influence and long-term progression.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact:

Nick Bett, Consultant, Cognisant

07869 175519

…