Senior Land Manager / Land Manager - North West

Salary/Rate:Negotiable
Job Type:Hybrid
Contract Type:Perm
Town/City:Warrington
County:Cheshire
Sector:Land and Planning
Job ref:JN -092026-85701_1788425883
Post Date:03. 09. 2026
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Meet Our Recruiter

Jayne Oultram
Jayne Oultram
Consultant - Land, Town Planning and Development

About the Role

The organisation

Land acquisition is central to this developer's growth plans, with senior leadership committed to securing quality sites and supporting the land team.

Alongside a competitive basic salary, the package includes:

  • Attractive commission for sites secured, plus additional deal incentives and a team bonus scheme.
    * Company car or cash car allowance.
    * 25 days' annual leave
    * Private medical cover and health screening.
    * Group personal pension plan and life assurance.
    * Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes.

The role and responsibilities

As Land Manager / Senior Land Manager, you'll take ownership of acquisitions from initial identification through to negotiation and exchange.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Identifying land opportunities through professional networks, targeted approaches and market research.
    * Undertaking desktop research, data analysis and site identification.
    * Completing site appraisals and preparing acquisition proposals.
    * Managing offers and negotiations through to exchange.
    * Working with the Land Director to support the regional acquisition strategy.
    * At senior level, sharing knowledge and providing guidance to junior members of the land team.

The skills needed

Residential development experience is not preferred but by no means essential. Relevant backgrounds within commercial property, retail, hospitality or land agency will also be considered.

You'll need:

  • A strong working knowledge of the land acquisition process, from site identification and appraisal through to negotiation and exchange.
    * The ability to identify opportunities through research, direct approaches and professional relationships.
    * A working knowledge of site appraisal and the commercial considerations surrounding land acquisition.
    * The ability to develop relationships with agents, landowners and internal stakeholders.
    * Confidence managing negotiations and progressing transactions.
    * A valid UK driving licence and the ability to travel regularly to prospective sites.
    * For Senior Land Manager appointments, the ability to guide and support junior colleagues.

If you're looking for greater ownership of acquisitions, access to established in-house expertise and a commission structure that rewards successful deals, this Land Manager / Senior Land Manager opportunity is worth exploring.

Interviews are expected to progress quickly, so apply now to be considered.

Due to the volume of applications received, if you don't hear back from us, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever, please let your Cobalt consultant know.

 

 

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