Strategic Land Manager

  |  £70,000 to £73,000
Job Reference: 16285

Job Title: Strategic Land Manager

Department: Development
Division: West Midlands
Job Grade: 5 (Middle Management)
Reports to: Development Director

Overview

Join a fast-paced, commercially focused team responsible for identifying and securing prime locations for new developments. This role is vital to our success, balancing the need for competitive land acquisition with imaginative exploration of strategic opportunities — including land without current planning permission.

Key Responsibilities

Opportunity Identification: Source new development sites through local plans, housing audits, change-of-use opportunities, agent networks, and personal contacts.


Site Acquisition: Conduct due diligence, negotiate terms, formulate offers, manage legal processes, and secure internal approvals.


Land Promotion: Oversee promotion of strategic land bank, coordinate external consultants, and work cross-functionally with technical and sales teams.


Portfolio Monitoring: Track planning policy changes to identify risks and opportunities across the strategic land portfolio.


Planning & Engagement: Assist with planning applications and appeals, maintain communication with landowners and agents, and lead community engagement as needed.


Viability & Valuation: Manage viability assessments and agree land values with stakeholders.


Governance & Values: Promote and comply with Group policies, procedures, and values.

What We’re Looking For

Entrepreneurial thinker with excellent risk assessment and relationship-building skills.


Strong commercial acumen with a deep understanding of planning and land promotion processes.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme


Company car or cash allowance


Private medical insurance (single cover)


Annual health assessment


26 days’ holiday (increasing with service)


Enhanced family-friendly policies


Flexible benefits package


Hybrid working (office/site/home based)

About Us

We are a 5-star housebuilder since 2010 — the highest industry rating for quality. We’re committed to innovation, customer satisfaction, and diversity. Whether you're an experienced professional or seeking your next big challenge, join us in shaping the future of UK housing.

 

Should you wish to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please send your CV to Natalie Oakley at natalie@threcruit.co.uk

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