Land Manager - Surrey
Meet Our Recruiter
Adaora Onuora
About the Role
Ready to take the lead on finding and shaping the next great development opportunities? This is your chance to work with a well-established housebuilder where your insight and ideas directly influence the communities of tomorrow.
You'll play a key role in identifying, appraising, and securing both strategic and immediate land opportunities-driving growth and helping deliver quality new homes. This role offers a mix of autonomy and collaboration, working closely with senior leaders to make informed, high-impact decisions. You'll be supported by a business that genuinely invests in its people, offering professional development and real scope to progress.
Our client is a respected residential developer known for creating well-designed homes and sustainable communities across the South East. With a strong reputation for quality and integrity, the business combines a long-term perspective with modern, forward-thinking practices.
Key Responsibilities:
* Identify and appraise suitable land opportunities, maintaining strong relationships with land agents and key market contacts.
* Support the negotiation and acquisition process, including offer preparation, appraisals, and planning assessments.
* Promote strategic sites through the planning process, managing consultant teams and engaging with local stakeholders.
* Assist with the disposal of S106 affordable housing units and support planning and land strategy activities.
Essential Requirements:
* Qualified (MRICS/MRTPI) or working towards qualification.
* Proven experience in land acquisition or land management, ideally within residential development.
* Strong understanding of planning policy, financial appraisal, and market analysis.
Interested but not sure if it's the perfect fit? Let's have a chat. Send over your CV to me (Adaora) and reach out for an informal conversation to explore the opportunity further. If you do not hear anything back within one week, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, but I will retain your details for future roles.
