Croudace Homes Limited
Senior Land Manager
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Who are Croudace Homes?
Croudace Homes is a family-owned housebuilder with a proud heritage dating back to 1946. Operating across the Southeast of England from our regional offices in Caterham, Letchworth, and Theale, we're committed to building high-quality homes and careers. Our reputation is built on trust, attention to detail, and a passion for creating communities that stand the test of time.
At Croudace, we believe that a solid foundation starts with the right people. Fostering a culture of open communication, respect & continuous growth, we listen to our people, celebrate contributions at every level, and provide meaningful development opportunities. With a strong focus on well-being and work-life balance, we create an environment where our employees feel valued, motivated, and empowered to succeed—because when our people thrive, so does our business. We're proud of our low staff turnover and long employee tenures, which reflect the positive experience of working at Croudace.
Job Position
We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Land Manager to help drive the growth of our business by identifying, securing, and promoting high-quality residential development opportunities across our South Thames region.
Reporting to the Head of Land, you will be responsible for identifying, securing, and promoting land opportunities in line with the Company's objectives. From initial site identification through to planning promotion, acquisition, and affordable housing disposal, you will manage the full development lifecycle of land opportunities.
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At Croudace Homes, we've been creating high-quality homes and sustainable communities for over 80 years. As a privately owned housebuilder with a strong reputation across the South East, we're able to take a long-term approach to land, planning, and development, focusing on quality, relationships, and delivering places where people want to live.
Operating from regional offices in Caterham, Letchworth, and Theale, Croudace Homes has an established presence across the South East, covering over 100 local planning authorities. Our diverse portfolio ranges from 50-unit developments through to strategic sites of 2,500+ homes, offering the opportunity to work on projects of real scale and significance.
This is an opportunity to join a well-established and highly regarded housebuilder with an excellent land portfolio and ambitious growth plans. You'll work on a diverse range of land opportunities, play a key role in driving the future growth of the region, and be part of a collaborative and supportive team that values initiative, expertise, and professional development. We are committed to supporting our people in developing their skills, with genuine opportunities for career progression and increased responsibility as the business continues to grow.
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What you'll be doing:
- Identify, appraise, and secure strategic land opportunities.
- Prepare and present land, planning, and financial appraisals.
- Lead on land negotiations through to acquisition.
- Build strong relationships with landowners, agents, promoters, and local authorities.
- Manage consultant teams and planning promotion strategies.
- Negotiate planning obligations and support planning applications.
- Lead on affordable housing disposals to Registered Providers.
Skills & knowledge you'll bring:
- Proven experience in residential land acquisition and/or strategic land.
- Strong understanding of the planning and development process.
- Commercially astute with excellent negotiation and deal-making skills.
- Able to manage multiple projects, priorities, and stakeholder relationships simultaneously.
- Confident, proactive, and self-motivated, with the ability to operate independently whilst contributing to and supporting the wider team.
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