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Land Acquisition Manager
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Senior Land Manager
Manchester
£65k - £80k 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 West.
My client are a FTSE 250 housebuilder with a proud track record of delivering quality new homes across the UK. Their Manchester (North West) 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 Manchester office, you'll be a key driver of the division's land pipeline — identifying, appraising and securing new residential development opportunities across the North West.
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- 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 within a large housebuilder
- 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
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What's On Offer
- Salary: Up to £80,000 (dependent on experience)
- Competitive benefits package including car or car allowance
- Pension scheme and private healthcare benefits
- A collaborative, supportive divisional culture with the backing of a national brand
- Real scope for career progression within a growing division
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