Senior Land Manager

Company: Macdonald & Company
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Senior Land ManagerGreater Manchester (North West travel required)c£70-80,000 + 50-100% Bonus

About the Company

A growing housebuilder / residential developer delivering high-quality homes across Greater Manchester and the North West. The business operates a margin-first model, focusing on disciplined site selection, buyer-led design, and full in-house delivery. With ambitious growth plans, the company is scaling its pipeline of 60–80 unit developments in strong suburban locations.

The Role

This is a key, foundational hire responsible for building and converting a pipeline of land opportunities. You will lead the acquisition process end-to-end—from sourcing and appraisal through to negotiation and exchange—playing a critical role in driving the company’s growth. Clear progression to Land Director.

Key Responsibilities

  • Source and secure land opportunities aligned with acquisition criteria
  • Build and manage a strong pipeline across the North West
  • Undertake detailed financial appraisals (RLV, IRR, sensitivities)
  • Negotiate and deliver deals through to exchange
  • Develop relationships with agents, landowners, and introducers
  • Monitor market activity, planning policy, and emerging opportunities
  • Present clear, commercially sound recommendations to senior leadership

About You

  • Proven track record in residential land acquisition
  • Strong appraisal and commercial analysis skills
  • Established network in the North West land market
  • Confident negotiator with disciplined deal judgement
  • Good understanding of planning and development risk
  • Clear communicator, comfortable engaging senior stakeholders

For more information and a confidential chat please call Simon Chevis on 0161 607 5087 or schevis@macdonaldandcompany.com

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Posted: April 13th, 2026