How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Land Manager
Land Manager
The Land Manager will play a critical role in supporting the company’s development and regeneration objectives by leading on the identification, acquisition, optioning, and consenting of land across the county.
The post holder will proactively assemble deliverable sites, manage landowner and stakeholder relationships, and secure the necessary land interests and planning consents required to enable housing, employment, regeneration, and infrastructure projects. The role will work closely with development, planning, legal, and commercial teams to de-risk projects and ensure land is acquired and consented in a timely, value-for-money manner.
Key Responsibilities
Land Identification and Site Assembly
- Identify potential development and regeneration sites aligned with business plans and local authority priorities.
- Undertake high-level site appraisals, including ownership constraints, planning policy context, title issues, access, and abnormal risks.
- Develop and implement land assembly strategies, including phased acquisition and collaboration with multiple landowners as required.
Land Acquisition and Disposal
- Lead negotiations for the acquisition of land and property interests (including freehold, leasehold, options, promotion, overage, and conditional contracts).
- Instruct and manage external advisers (agents, valuers, solicitors) to progress acquisitions efficiently and comply with governance requirements.
- Support disposals of land where appropriate, ensuring best consideration and alignment with wider development objectives.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and best practice, including public sector governance requirements.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Consenting and Planning
- Lead the land and property aspects of the planning consent process, working closely with planning consultants and local authority officers.
- Support the promotion of sites through the Local Plan process, including preparation of landowner agreements and evidence submissions.
- Manage landowner inputs to planning applications, including legal agreements, certificates, and land referencing.
- Support negotiations relating to planning obligations, land-controlled infrastructure, and access arrangements.
Stakeholder and Landowner Management
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with landowners, developers, statutory bodies, and local stakeholders.
- Act as a key point of contact for landowners throughout the acquisition and consenting processes, ensuring clear communication and expectation management.
- Represent the company in meetings and negotiations with external partners and public sector bodies.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Risk Management and Governance
- Identify and manage land-related risks, including title defects, ransom strips, third-party rights, and viability impacts.
- Prepare and present reports, option appraisals, and recommendations for internal approvals and board-level decision-making.
- Maintain accurate land and property records, contributing to land strategies and pipeline reporting.
Generic Requirements
- Contribute to fostering a positive workplace culture aligned with the company’s values.
- Demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace, reflecting these values across activities.
- Ensure a safe working environment is promoted across the business.
- Support the financial performance of the business in line with role expectations.
Duties
- Undertake other reasonable duties as requested.
Personal Specification
Essential Qualifications and Experience
- Demonstrable experience in land acquisition, site assembly, or development land management.
- Strong understanding of the UK planning system and land-related consenting processes.
- Proven ability to negotiate robust land agreements and manage professional advisers.
- Experience in negotiations and managing complex transactions.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills