Land Manager – Housebuilding.
Cheshire / Merseyside.
Basic Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 (DOE) + Car Allowance + Package + Bonus.
Cognisant Search has been instructed to appoint a Land Manager on behalf of a well-funded, highly successful housebuilder. The business delivers large-scale residential developments, benefits from strong financial backing, and is continuing to grow through a sustainable and strategic land acquisition programme.
Key Responsibilities:
- Working closely with the Land Director, you will develop and maintain strong relationships with landowners, agents, and the wider professional network.
- Identify and secure strategic residential development opportunities of approximately 100–500 plots across Cheshire and Merseyside.
- Lead the appraisal of potential sites, presenting recommendations to the senior leadership team and supporting schemes through acquisition and the wider development process.
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of land opportunities within the region.
About You:
- Ambitious, enthusiastic, and an excellent communicator with strong relationship-building skills.
- 2–5 years’ experience in land acquisition within the residential development or housebuilding sector, with a demonstrable track record of success.
- A proactive team player who wants to make a genuine contribution to the continued growth of a successful business.
We are keen to speak with Land Buyers and Land Managers looking to join a housebuilder with an excellent product, the financial strength to compete for the best opportunities, and a clear growth strategy. This is an outstanding opportunity to accelerate your career, working alongside experienced industry professionals while gaining exposure to the wider development process and enjoying genuine long-term progression.
Contact Mark Heald, Director, Cognisant
mark@cognisantsearch.com
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