Senior Land Manager: Strategic Acquisition & Growth

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

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.