Senior Land Manager - London

We are partnered with one of London's leading residential developers, who are looking for an ambitious and well-connected Senior Land Manager to join their Central London team.

They are seeking someone who has a track record of acquiring sites across the Capital, to join this busy team, seeking sites of 100 to 1000 units. This role is mostly acquisition-focused, although they also are also progressing some sites through planning, while passing others onto development colleagues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and evaluate development opportunities in line with acquisition criteria, including preparing appraisals, cashflows, and site valuations.
• Collaborate with consultants, architects, and design teams to assess planning feasibility and create early-stage development plans.
• Conduct market research and analyse technical reports to advise on sales revenues, product mix, and development constraints.
• Negotiate land deals, legal contracts, and present land opportunities to the Board.
• Manage relationships with property agents, consultants, and landowners, while promoting a diverse, inclusive environment.
• Stay updated on policy changes and ensure future developments meet compliance standards.
• Mentor junior team members, collaborate across departments, and lead with commercial awareness and integrity.

Required Experience & Skills:

• Proven track record in land deals for residential developments in London, with expertise in planning, legal, technical, and financial aspects.
• Established network of key industry contacts and proficiency in MS Office.
• Track record in acquiring sites via a variety of means, including unconditional, STP or option agreements.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and attention to detail, along with a valid driving license.

Please apply here or give me (Adaora) a call to discuss. My client is looking to find the right candidate as soon as possible - so if in doubt, do get in touch. I also have other clients and roles that may be of interest.

If you do not hear anything back within one week, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, but I will retain your details for future roles.

When applying to any role through Cobalt, your CV will never be shared with a client without your prior consent. Apply in confidence below or get in touch with me for a confidential discussion about the position via aonuora@cobaltrecruitment.com.