Senior Land Manager / Land Manager – South East

Overview

You will drive the land acquisition pipeline for the South East region, working with cross-functional teams to assess sites, negotiate terms, and progress deals from initial enquiry to exchange. You will shape regional strategy and mentor junior colleagues, within a developer that values its land function and offers strong in-house support and incentives. The role combines market exploration, relationship building with landowners and agents, and rigorous due diligence to deliver growth through strategic property opportunities. This position provides autonomy to pursue opportunities with clear commercial impact and a proactive sourcing mindset.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive basic salary
• commission for successful land acquisitions
• company car or cash car allowance
• 25 days’ annual leave
• private medical cover and health screening
• group personal pension plan and life assurance

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop a pipeline of land opportunities across the South East region
• Build relationships with landowners, agents and property professionals
• Conduct initial site assessments and appraisals
• Prepare acquisition proposals and recommendations
• Negotiate and secure commercial terms
• Advance acquisitions through due diligence to exchange
• Collaborate with planning, technical, legal and commercial teams
• Contribute to regional land acquisition strategy
• Support and guide junior colleagues (Senior role)

Key requirements

• Experience in identifying and acquiring land or property opportunities
• Proactive sourcing of new sites and opportunities
• Strong commercial judgement and site appraisal understanding
• Effective negotiation skills and deal progression ability
• Confidence in engaging landowners and professional networks
• Ability to work with internal disciplines throughout the acquisition process
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region

• proactivity
• negotiation
• relationship-building
• due diligence
• site appraisal
• acquisition process

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