Land Acquisition Manager

Company: tdm recruitment

Location: Wakefield

Posted: May 10th, 2026

Senior Land Manager

Yorkshire

£70k - £95k plus package


Shape the future of one of the UK's most respected housebuilders — this is your opportunity to take ownership of land acquisition across the North.



My client are a FTSE 250 housebuilder with a proud track record of delivering quality new homes across the UK. Their Yorkshire division is a high-performing, ambitious team committed to sustainable growth across the region. This is a business that invests in its people and gives land professionals the autonomy to make a real impact.


The Role


Based at their Yorkshire office, you'll be a key driver of the division's land pipeline — identifying, appraising and securing new residential development opportunities across the North.


- Source and evaluate new land opportunities, both on and off market

- Prepare detailed financial appraisals and present recommendations to senior stakeholders

- Manage relationships with landowners, agents, and local authorities

- Lead negotiations on land acquisitions through to exchange and completion

- Monitor the local planning environment and track competitor activity

- Collaborate closely with technical, planning and commercial teams to progress sites



What You'll Need


- Proven experience in residential land acquisition, ideally within a housebuilder or land consultancy

- Strong working knowledge of the planning system in England

- Commercially sharp with the ability to build and interrogate development appraisals

- An established network of contacts across the North West land market

- Confident negotiator with excellent communication skills

- A full UK driving licence



What's On Offer


- Salary: Up to £95,000 (dependent on experience)

- Competitive benefits package including car or car allowance

- Pension scheme and healthcare benefits

- A collaborative, supportive divisional culture with the backing of a national brand

- Real scope for career progression within a growing division


Ready to Make Your Move?


If you're an ambitious land professional ready to take the next step with a business that values your expertise, we'd love to hear from you.

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