Senior Land Manager
Posted 6 days 4 hours ago by Owen Gardner Talent
Land Manager
Location: Staffordshire (Hybrid working)
Salary: £85,000 basic + car + bonus OTE: £160,000+
About the Role
We're seeking a commercially minded and relationship-driven Senior Land Manager to join a leading housebuilder in the Midlands.
In this high-impact role, you'll be responsible for identifying and securing new land and partnership opportunities, driving bid submissions, and negotiating legal agreements. You'll play a key role in shaping the development pipeline and influencing how communities are built.
Key Responsibilities
- Proactively source, assess, and progress land and partnership opportunities
- Lead bid submissions and pre-sale proposal strategies
- Negotiate terms and legal agreements with landowners and partners
- Engage and build relationships with local authorities and housing associations
- Support regional growth through strategic land acquisitions
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to a high-performing team culture
- Collaborate cross-functionally to align land strategy with wider business goals
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience in land acquisition, planning, or development partnerships
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
- Experience working with legal agreements, bids, and planning processes
- Skilled in stakeholder engagement and influencing at a senior level
- Strategic, proactive, and solutions-focused
- Passionate about residential development and regeneration
- Ability to lead and inspire cross-functional collaboration
If you're ready to help shape the future of housing in the West Midlands - and want to join a high-performing team making a difference - we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or DM for more details.