Area Land Director — Midlands
Location: Regional Remit
Salary: Competitive
About the role
Muller Property Group is a privately owned, successful property company with an established reputation for identifying and unlocking land opportunities for both residential, healthcare and commercial development. Known for its entrepreneurial drive and ability to deliver complex land promotions, Muller has created significant value across a broad portfolio of current and strategic land schemes.
What you’ll be doing
- Leading the land acquisition strategy for the Region, identifying new strategic and current opportunities.
- Personally sourcing, negotiating, and completing high‑value land deals, maintaining a strong pipeline of opportunities.
- Building and maintaining trusted relationships with landowners, agents, promoters, and external stakeholders.
- Overseeing the entire lifecycle of land search, identification, negotiation of terms, through to acquisition.
- Conducting detailed appraisals of sites, including market, planning, legal, and technical due diligence.
- Working closely with the planning, technical, and legal teams to support development strategies and submissions.
- Ensuring the business maintains a forward‑thinking approach to policy change, land value shifts, and housing demand trends.
- Representing the business in public forums, meetings, and committee sessions where required.
What are we looking for?
- Highly experienced in land acquisition and promotion, with a proven track record of securing land deals on a broad range of sites.
- A strong negotiator, respected by landowners and professional advisors alike.
- Well‑networked, with deep market knowledge and connections in the Central regions.
- Commercially and technically astute, with a full understanding of the planning system, legal frameworks, and viability considerations.
- Self‑motivated, with an entrepreneurial mindset and ability to spot value and opportunity in challenging environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree in Town Planning, Estate Management, Land Economics, or a related discipline.
- Background in land promotion, agency, development, or consultancy.
- Familiarity with complex land deals, including option, promotion, and hybrid agreements.
Why Join Us?
Join a profitable, privately owned business with significant financial resources and a proven track record. Take on a senior leadership role with direct influence over the regional land acquisition strategy. Opportunity for progression based on performance and delivery. Enjoy a high level of autonomy in a streamlined decision‑making environment. Competitive and flexible remuneration package tailored to your skills and aspirations.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Attractive bonus
- 38.5‑hour week – Full‑time permanent role
- Early finish on Fridays
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Pension contributions and incentive package
- Car allowance
- Free on‑site parking at our office
- Long service awards including additional holidays
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