Senior Land Manager

Bennett & Game are delighted to have partnered exclusively with Brookworth Homes, a premium housebuilder renowned for exceptional build quality and high-specification developments across the South East. We are seeking a Senior Land Manager to be based from their satellite office in Loughton, taking the lead on their strategic expansion into prime residential areas across Essex and the Northern Home Counties.

This is an excellent opportunity to spearhead growth in a new region for an already well-established brand. With the backing of a cash-rich, privately owned business and the support of an existing land team in their Surrey head office, the successful candidate will enjoy both autonomy and strong operational support. Brookworth Homes currently has a robust development pipeline and an enviable reputation within the high-end residential market, making this a unique platform for career progression.

Senior Land Manager Salary & Benefits

Salary: £65k – £85k DOE (open to discussion)
Car allowance
Bonus scheme for acquired sites
23 days holiday + bank holidays
Pension scheme
Private medical insurance after probation
Business mileage and standard expenses
Additional benefits discussed at interviewSenior Land Manager Job Overview

Lead land acquisition across Essex and the Northern Home Counties
Identify, appraise, and secure prime residential development opportunities
Build and maintain relationships with landowners, agents, and local authorities
Negotiate land deals and manage transactions through to completion
Work closely with the head office land team and report to the Head of Land in Surrey
Provide insight on local market trends and planning policies
Travel to the Surrey head office as required for meetings and collaborationSenior Land Manager Job Requirements

Proven record of successful land acquisitions within a housebuilder or land trader
Strong local knowledge of Essex and Northern Home Counties markets
Stable career history with good tenure in previous roles
Excellent negotiation and communication skills
Must be based within commuting distance of Loughton
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required
Availability to start late 2025 or January 2026Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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