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Land & Planning Manager
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Lancaster, Lancashire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Land & Planning Manager - Residential Development
Location: Leyland, Lancashire (North West focus)
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
We are working in partnership with a highly respected, family-owned housebuilder based in Leyland, Lancashire. With a strong legacy in delivering quality new homes and a vision to expand output to 500 units per year, this company is known for creating attractive, sustainable communities across the North West-including Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Cumbria, Merseyside and North Wales.
As part of their ongoing growth strategy, they are now seeking an experienced and commercially driven Land & Planning Manager to lead land acquisition and planning delivery across key development areas.
The Role
This is a pivotal role in the business, offering the opportunity to directly influence growth by identifying and securing new land opportunities, driving planning success, and shaping the long-term development pipeline.
Key responsibilities include:
Proactively identifying off-market and on-market land opportunities, both immediate and strategic.
Leading negotiations with landowners, agents, and stakeholders to secure land under suitable terms.
Driving planning strategy from feasibility through to determination, in partnership with in-house and external consultants.
Managing relationships with Local Planning Authorities, legal advisors, and consultants throughout the process.
Preparing planning submissions, engaging in pre-apps, and supporting appeals where necessary.
Collaborating with technical and commercial teams to ensure sites are viable and deliverable.
Contributing to strategic growth planning and pipeline forecasting alongside the senior leadership team.
The Ideal Candidate
Proven experience in residential land acquisition and planning, ideally with a housebuilder or strategic land promoter.
Strong understanding of the UK planning system, including current national and local policy frameworks.
Demonstrable track record of progressing applications through to consent and delivering land deals.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
A collaborative, proactive approach with a strong commercial instinct.
Degree qualified (Town Planning, Land Management, or related field) with MRTPI or equivalent experience preferred.
Why Apply?
Join a values-driven, family-owned business that genuinely invests in its people.
Be part of a collaborative team that cares about quality, community, and long-term success-not just unit numbers.
Competitive salary, bonus scheme, and benefits, with scope for rapid progression.
Play a key role in delivering homes people are proud to live in-and helping the company achieve ambitious growth targets.
To apply or find out more, please contact Sofia at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email sofia.conteBefore You Apply
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