Land Manager - Housing & Development Land
North West / Cheshire
£60,000 - £75,000 + car
We're supporting a growing contractor-developer with a strong track record across housing and mixed-use projects as they enter a new phase of strategic growth. With new ownership, new leadership and a clear plan to scale into a nine-figure business, the land function is now a critical focus, and they're looking for a Land Manager to help shape the future pipeline.
This is a largely self-sufficient role where you'll have the autonomy to source and secure opportunities both on and off market. You'll work closely with experienced senior leaders who know how to get schemes over the line, giving you the support, exposure and direction to progress quickly.
There is genuine progression here, the right people are already in place to help you step into senior land roles as the business continues to grow.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, appraise and secure residential and mixed-use development land across the North West
- Build strong relationships with agents, landowners, promoters and local authorities
- Lead negotiations and structure commercially sound deals
- Undertake early technical, planning and commercial due diligence
- Prepare offers, appraisals and viability assessments
- Work closely with development, commercial and technical teams to shape bids
- Support the wider land strategy and help build a sustainable pipeline aligned with growth plans
- Represent the business professionally and credibly across the region
What We're Looking For
- Strong experience in land acquisition within housebuilding, development, partnerships or agency
- Demonstrable track record of sourcing and securing land opportunities
- Solid understanding of planning, viability and development constraints
- Excellent geographic knowledge of the North West
- Commercially astute, confident negotiator and able to work autonomously
- Highly organised, numerate and able to appraise sites effectively
- Strong communicator with the ability to build relationships quickly
- Ambitious, proactive and ready to step into a role with real influence
Desirable:
- Professional membership (e.g., RICS)
- Experience structuring joint ventures or partnership deals
What's in it for You
- £60,000 - £75,000 basic salary
- Car or car allowance
- Clear progression into Senior Land roles
- High autonomy and responsibility
- Direct access to senior leadership
- Opportunity to join a business early in its growth journey
- A role where your work will genuinely shape the future pipeline