Senior Land Manager

Penguin Recruitment

Senior Land Manager – Residential Housebuilder
Location: North West / North Wales (Hybrid)
Salary: £65,000-£85,000 DOE + Car/Allowance + Bonus + Benefits

Are you a strategic Land professional with a strong track record in residential land acquisition? We're representing a well-established, privately owned housebuilder with a proud regional heritage and an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality homes and sustainable communities.

Due to continued growth and a strong five-year pipeline, the business is seeking a Senior Land Manager to play a key role in securing new opportunities and driving the expansion of their regional portfolio.

The Opportunity

As Senior Land Manager, you will:

Take the lead on sourcing, evaluating, and securing residential land opportunities (immediate and strategic)

Develop and maintain strong relationships with landowners, agents, promoters, and local authorities

Oversee the full acquisition process including appraisals, offers, heads of terms and negotiation

Work collaboratively with planning, technical, commercial and legal colleagues to shape deliverable schemes

Provide market insight and strategic recommendations to support regional growth plans

Represent the company at industry events and within the wider property network

About the Developer

Our client is a respected regional housebuilder known for its financial stability, community-focused ethos, and commitment to quality. With a strong presence across the North West and North Wales, the business combines traditional values with modern thinking, maintaining a culture where people are genuinely valued and supported.

You'll be joining a forward-looking team where your expertise will be recognised, and you'll have the autonomy to influence success and progression.

What We're Looking For

Proven track record in land acquisition within a housebuilder or residential development environment

Deep understanding of land, planning and development viability

Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills

Ability to identify opportunities, think commercially and deliver results

A proactive networker with established industry contacts across the region

UK driving licence

What's on Offer

Attractive salary & bonus package

Car allowance

Hybrid working and flexibility

A stable, supportive environment with genuine career progression