Land Manager

Land Manager
Location: North of England
Salary: 35,000 + Bonus

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Land Manager to join a well-established and growing property business. This role is central to identifying, appraising, and securing residential development opportunities, working closely with the New Homes function to bring sites from acquisition through to sale.

You will play a key part in expanding the development pipeline, combining land sourcing, relationship management, and commercial insight.

Key Responsibilities

Land Acquisition & Appraisal

• Identify and source residential development opportunities, including land, conversions, and redevelopment sites
• Monitor planning applications and utilise land sourcing tools to uncover new opportunities
• Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, developers, planning consultants, and other key stakeholders
• Conduct initial site appraisals, assessing planning potential, market demand, and financial viability
• Undertake site visits to evaluate development potential
• Manage and track opportunities from acquisition through planning to eventual sales delivery
• Analyse local property markets, pricing trends, and competitor activity
• Prepare detailed reports and recommendations on potential acquisitions
• Maintain accurate records of pipeline activity, contacts, and opportunities
• Collaborate with internal teams to promote opportunities to developers and investors
• Represent the business at networking events and industry functions

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within estate agency, land, or new homes sales is preferred
• Strong interest in the residential property market
• Proven ability to generate new business and build lasting relationships
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Self-motivated, proactive, and target-driven