Senior Land Manager/Land Manager

Wireshop; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading land consultancy firm is seeking a Senior Land Manager / Land Manager in Rochdale to source and secure land opportunities. This role involves negotiating Section 106 agreements, preparing land bids, and managing planning applications. Ideal candidates will have strong negotiation skills, technical awareness, and relevant experience in land acquisition. Benefits include a company car, discretionary bonus, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Company car or car allowance

Discretionary bonus scheme

Holiday Buy Back Scheme

Company pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Healthshield membership

Life assurance scheme

Share purchase plan

High street / store discounts

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong technical, legal, and commercial awareness.
• In-depth understanding of planning frameworks and legislation.
• Ability to self-source land opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Source and secure land within a specified geographical area.
• Prepare comprehensive Regional Land Information Packs.
• Manage delivery of regional requirements from site purchase.

Skills

Land acquisition

Negotiation skills

Planning frameworks

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

IT literacy

Education

Relevant qualification or extensive experience in land acquisition

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Land Manager / Land Manager

Mediaweb Group (Gleeson Homes) – accepting applications for a Senior Land Manager / Land Manager to source and secure new land opportunities that support our regional strategy and ambitious growth plans.

Responsibilities

• Land Acquisition & Strategy
  • Source and secure land within a specified geographical area for immediate, short‑ and medium‑term needs through agent contacts, planning leads, tenders, and off‑market opportunities.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with landowners, agents and promoters to stay informed on market trends and opportunities.
  • Agree Heads of Terms (HOTs) and purchase land to ensure continuity of supply aligned with regional forecasts.
• Information & Bid Preparation
  • Prepare and present comprehensive Regional Land Information Packs for review, including location analysis, housing mix, pricing, constraints, and legal/planning considerations.
  • Provide detailed land bids that meet profitability requirements and ensure acquisition terms align with authorised bids.
• Project Management
  • Manage the delivery of regional requirements from site purchase through legal completion, acting as a conduit between Group Land and internal departments.
  • Liaise with legal representatives and advise on the legal status of developments.
  • Ensure planning approvals are delivered on time, within budget, and meet obligations.
• Planning & Negotiation
  • Brief design teams, consultants, and internal departments to secure planning consents.
  • Negotiate Section 106 agreements and planning obligations to meet forecast profit.
  • Stay informed on government/local planning agendas and design principles through research and events.
• Leadership & Collaboration
  • Work closely with the Regional Managing Director, Senior Management Team, and Group Land Director to establish regional land supply strategy.
  • Mentor and support junior land team members, fostering a collaborative and high‑performing environment.

Ideal Candidate

• Relevant qualification or extensive experience in land acquisition, negotiation and procurement.
• Strong technical, legal and commercial awareness.
• In‑depth understanding of planning frameworks, legislation and affordable housing procedures.
• Experience managing planning applications and negotiating Section 106 agreements.
• Ability to self‑source land opportunities and promote sites through the plan‑making process.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Commercially astute and IT literate (Microsoft Office).
• Strong network of contacts within the region.

Benefits

• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Choice of company car or car allowance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Healthshield membership
• Life assurance scheme
• Share purchase plan
• High street / store discounts
• Development opportunities

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Other (Construction)