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.