Residential Development Specialist

3 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Construction Resources Ltd Full time £60,000 - £80,000

Join Our Team as a Residential Development Specialist

Construction Resources Ltd is seeking an experienced Residential Development Specialist to lead our land acquisition efforts in the North West. This exciting opportunity offers a challenging and rewarding career path for a skilled professional.

About the Job

  • As a key member of our land team, you will identify and procure land for immediate, short, and medium-term projects, ensuring alignment with regional targets and business growth plans.
  • You will work closely with internal teams to manage the acquisition process, prepare land acquisition packs, and negotiate agreements.
  • Your expertise in planning frameworks, legal processes, and technical aspects of residential land development will be invaluable in supporting planning applications and approvals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Sourcing and securing new land opportunities through agent contacts, planning leads, informal and formal tenders, and off-market procurement.
  • Building and maintaining relationships with landowners, agents, and land promoters to stay informed about market trends and opportunities.
  • Preparing comprehensive land acquisition packs to support land bids, including demographic insights, constraints plans, pricing analysis, and other key data.
  • Managing the acquisition process from initial sourcing through to legal completion, ensuring alignment with group policies, regional plans, and performance targets.

Requirements and Benefits

  • A proven background in residential land acquisition, negotiation, procurement & management experience in the North West market is essential.
  • A strong understanding of planning frameworks, legal processes, and technical aspects of residential land development.
  • Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills to engage with agents, landowners, and stakeholders.
  • Financial and commercial awareness to support land bids and optimise deals.
  • Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
  • Negotiable basic salary between £60k and £80k.
  • Choice of company car/ car allowance.
  • Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays (and Holiday Buy Back Scheme).
  • Discretionary Bonus Scheme.
  • Company Pension Scheme.
  • Private Medical Insurance Scheme, Healthshield membership & access to Life Assurance Scheme.
  • Company Share Purchase Plan options.


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