Land Acquisition Manager
5 days ago
Wakefield
Senior Land Manager Yorkshire £70k - £95k plus package Shape the future of one of the UK's most respected housebuilders — this is your opportunity to take ownership of land acquisition across the North. My client are a FTSE 250 housebuilder with a proud track record of delivering quality new homes across the UK. Their Yorkshire division is a high-performing, ambitious team committed to sustainable growth across the region. This is a business that invests in its people and gives land professionals the autonomy to make a real impact. The Role Based at their Yorkshire office, you'll be a key driver of the division's land pipeline — identifying, appraising and securing new residential development opportunities across the North. • Source and evaluate new land opportunities, both on and off market, • Prepare detailed financial appraisals and present recommendations to senior stakeholders, • Manage relationships with landowners, agents, and local authorities, • Lead negotiations on land acquisitions through to exchange and completion, • Monitor the local planning environment and track competitor activity, • Collaborate closely with technical, planning and commercial teams to progress sites What You'll Need • Proven experience in residential land acquisition, ideally within a housebuilder or land consultancy, • Strong working knowledge of the planning system in England, • Commercially sharp with the ability to build and interrogate development appraisals, • An established network of contacts across the North West land market, • Confident negotiator with excellent communication skills, • A full UK driving licence What's On Offer • Salary: Up to £95,000 (dependent on experience), • Competitive benefits package including car or car allowance, • Pension scheme and healthcare benefits, • A collaborative, supportive divisional culture with the backing of a national brand, • Real scope for career progression within a growing division Ready to Make Your Move? If you're an ambitious land professional ready to take the next step with a business that values your expertise, we'd love to hear from you.