Senior Land Acquisition Specialist

3 weeks ago


St Albans, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom tdm recruitment Full time
Job Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Land Acquisition Specialist to join our team at TDM Recruitment. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, negotiating, and acquiring new sites in Hertfordshire, north London, and Buckinghamshire.

This is a high-profile position within the company, with full autonomy over projects. You will report directly to the Land Director and work closely with land agents and housing associations to secure new sites.

The ideal candidate will have a portable book of contacts in the residential development agency world and a demonstrable history of success in land buying for large PLC house builders or residential developers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Sourcing off-market land for purchase in north London, Hertfordshire, and Buckinghamshire
  • Maintaining relationships with housing associations looking to partner on joint ventures
  • Liaising and negotiating with landowners and agents of potential purchases
  • Overseeing legal, planning, and design consultants pre- and post-acquisition
  • Staying up-to-date with town planning policy in key areas

Expected Experience:

  • Degree-qualified, preferably in a property-related field
  • A natural deal maker with 3-4 land deals per year consistently
  • Experienced senior land manager or land manager ready to take the next step
  • A demonstrable track record of sourcing and acquiring land in Hertfordshire, north London, and Buckinghamshire
  • Current experience working for a national residential developer or high-profile investor/agency
  • A detailed understanding of the planning application and appeals process
  • A strong network of contacts in the land agency world
  • A determined, hungry, and ambitious individual
  • The ability to work autonomously and independently from the rest of the team

Estimated Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 per annum



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