Land Acquisition Manager

Company: tdm recruitment
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Location: Barnsley
Job Description:

Senior Land Manager

Yorkshire

£85k – £100k plus package

Shape the future of one of the UK’s most respected housebuilders — this is your opportunity to take ownership of land acquisition across the North.

My client are a FTSE 250 housebuilder with a proud track record of delivering quality new homes across the UK. Their Yorkshire division is a high-performing, ambitious team committed to sustainable growth across the region. This is a business that invests in its people and gives land professionals the autonomy to make a real impact.

The Role

Based at their Yorkshire office, you’ll be a key driver of the division’s land pipeline — identifying, appraising and securing new residential development opportunities across the North.

– Source and evaluate new land opportunities, both on and off market

– Prepare detailed financial appraisals and present recommendations to senior stakeholders

– Manage relationships with landowners, agents, and local authorities

– Lead negotiations on land acquisitions through to exchange and completion

– Monitor the local planning environment and track competitor activity

– Collaborate closely with technical, planning and commercial teams to progress sites

What You’ll Need

– Proven experience in residential land acquisition, ideally within a housebuilder or land consultancy

– Strong working knowledge of the planning system in England

– Commercially sharp with the ability to build and interrogate development appraisals

– An established network of contacts across the North West land market

– Confident negotiator with excellent communication skills

– A full UK driving licence

What’s On Offer

– Salary: Up to £100,000 (dependent on experience)

– Competitive benefits package including car or car allowance

– Pension scheme and healthcare benefits

– A collaborative, supportive divisional culture with the backing of a national brand

– Real scope for career progression within a growing division

Ready to Make Your Move?

If you’re an ambitious land professional ready to take the next step with a business that values your expertise, we’d love to hear from you.

Posted: May 28th, 2026