Land Manager – Alsager

Job title:

Land Manager – Alsager

Company

Ad Warrior

Job description

Land ManagerLocation: Alsager, Cheshire (with national remit)Salary: Competitive – DOEOur client is a privately-owned, family run company, and has a diverse portfolio covering residential, healthcare, office, leisure, employment, and retail property schemes. With 25 years of expertise in land promotion, planning, and development, they work collaboratively with local authorities, landowners, and end users to bring forward high-quality schemes that meet the evolving needs of local communities.The RoleThey are a privately owned, successful property company with an established reputation for identifying and unlocking land opportunities for both residential and commercial development. Known for its entrepreneurial drive and ability to deliver complex land promotions, the company has created significant value across a broad portfolio of current and strategic land schemes.As part of their continued expansion, they are seeking experienced Land Managers to support their growth across the North West, Yorkshire, Midlands, and Southern regions. This role offers the opportunity to take full ownership of land acquisition activity in your area, with fast decision-making processes and strong internal support.What you’ll be doing:

• Identifying and securing strategic and immediate land opportunities suitable for residential or mixed-use development.
• Conducting detailed site assessments and due diligence including planning potential, policy @context, and development viability.
• Building and maintaining a strong network of local agents, landowners, planning consultants, and professional contacts.
• Sourcing off-market land opportunities and developing routes to acquisition.
• Leading negotiations and securing land deals via option agreements, promotion agreements, or unconditional purchases.
• Working closely with internal planning, technical, and legal teams to progress opportunities through acquisition and promotion.
• Preparing and presenting detailed acquisition reports to senior leadership for review and sign-off.
• Overseeing the transaction process through to legal completion, with responsibility for managing key stakeholders throughout.
• Attending local authority meetings, networking events, and planning committee sessions as required.

Skills and QualificationsThey’re looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in land acquisition, with a successful track record of identifying and securing residential or strategic land opportunities.
• A confident negotiator, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to manage diverse stakeholders.
• Well-networked, ideally with strong local knowledge and contacts in your target region.
• Entrepreneurial and resourceful, with the ability to spot value where others don’t.
• Self-driven, able to operate independently while contributing to wider team objectives.
• Strategic in thinking, but commercially grounded with an eye on value and deliverability.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in land acquisition, planning, property, or related disciplines.
• Familiarity with UK planning policies, development viability, and legal structures for land deals.
• Experience working with landowners, agents, and local planning authorities.

Why Join Them?

• Be part of a profitable and ambitious property business with a strong reputation in land promotion.
• Operate in a streamlined environment with fast decision-making and direct access to leadership.
• Work with significant backing and funding available for new land investments.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Attractive bonus scheme tied to successful land deals with a deal profit share
• 37.5-hour week – Full-time permanent role
• Early finish on Fridays
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension contributions and incentive package
• Car allowance
• Free on-site parking at their office
• Long service awards including additional holidays
• Pet-friendly office

To ApplyIf you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.

Expected salary

Location

Alsager, Cheshire

Job date

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 02:51:46 GMT

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