Senior Land Manager

1 month ago

Witham, United Kingdom Persimmon Homes Full time

From the commitment we pour into our homes, to the belief we bring to supporting amazing careers, a role at Persimmon is a springboard for Building Your New Possible. Discover new opportunities to grow, learn new skills and release your potential.


We’re Persimmon Homes, a FTSE 100 listed company and a leading UK house builder serving local communities across the UK and delivering around 10,000 homes a year. We have 29 operating businesses in England, Wales and Scotland, three house-building brands and three off-site manufacturing facilities.


We’re looking for people like you, and this could be your opportunity to start Building Your New Possible.


What is the role?

We are excited to be recruiting a Senior Land Manager to join the Land Team. This role reports to the Land Director.


The purpose of this role is to seek out new land opportunities whilst monitoring the local market and competitors activities using saturation surveys and other key areas of research, as well as applying a broad understanding of the regional planning context.


The role will include:

  • Coordination and collating information from external consultants and internal departments in order that competitive land bid offers are made on time and the region retains a strong land bank
  • Ensure knowledge of land agents and local planning environment in the region is up to date and developed to seek out new land opportunities to build positive relationships with landowners and agents, and give the company a competitive edge
  • Utilise the ability to work with in-house and external Architects, Engineers and Surveyors to optimise profit for the regional business and keep costs to a minimum. Be accountable for land project budgets.
  • Provide excellent negotiation skills, project management, financial reporting and detailed land exercise appraisals to help achieve team deadlines and targets, whilst working towards the companies high standards at all times
  • Given proven experience the role will involve mentoring and training junior members of the team and developing their skills to a sufficient level where they can take on more responsibility and add value to the team, thus improving productivity within the region


What experience, qualifications and skills are we looking for?

  • Understanding of the financial and legal aspects of development opportunities
  • Chartered member of the RTPI
  • Excellent knowledge of key areas such as the planning process, relevant external environment & the impact on YH, and the legal process and contracts when acquiring land
  • Full UK Driving Licence is required
  • Experience within the house building industry is essential


What’s in it for you?

The Salary & Benefits package

  • Salary competitive (DOE)
  • Company car or car allowance
  • Contributory pension
  • Life cover
  • Healthcare
  • Bonus


Persimmon has a Hybrid Working Policy for core roles in the business allowing staff to apply for home working up to 2/3 days per week.


When you join us, the future is yours to explore. You can realise your full potential through industry-leading training and clearly signposted career paths. Persimmon is where hard graft and team spirit means real variety, satisfaction and rewards. A place where you can be at your best, and even go beyond what you thought you were capable of. If this sounds like the place for you, apply today and start Building Your New Possible.


Persimmon are Proud Sponsors of Team GB


No Agencies please – Persimmon will not accept speculative CVs as a means of introduction


Persimmon is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination.


Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.


If you have any questions about the job or application process please contact us at talentacquisition@persimmonhomes.com

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