Backed by a strong balance sheet and a long-term outlook, this is a great opportunity for an ambitious land professional to work on high-profile projects, gain exposure to senior leadership, and play a meaningful role in shaping new communities across the region.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Managing Director and working closely with the senior management and planning teams, the Land Manager will help identify, secure, and manage a pipeline of strategic land opportunities across the South East.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and negotiating amendments to existing land contracts.

• Preparing detailed financial appraisals to assess development risk and return.

• Supporting planning colleagues on site acquisition and value realisation strategies.

• Evaluating and structuring innovative deal types — including promotion and option agreements.

• Identifying new strategic land opportunities within key growth areas.

• Undertaking due diligence to assess planning potential, constraints, and viability.

• Preparing and submitting offers to landowners and negotiating commercial terms.

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with landowners, agents, and advisors.

• This is a highly collaborative, commercially focused role that combines deal-making with strategic planning insight.

What We’re Looking For

• Ideally RICS (Planning & Development) qualified, with post-qualification experience in land, planning, or development.

• Background in strategic land acquisition or promotion, gained with a developer, promoter, or consultancy.

• Commercially astute, with strong financial appraisal and negotiation skills.

• Confident communicator with the ability to build and maintain long-term relationships.

• Numerate, analytical, and proactive in identifying opportunities.

• Knowledge of land contracts, due diligence, and the planning system.

• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across the South East.