Average Land Manager salary in the UK

Job Title: Land Manager or Senior Land Manager Location: Glasgow Salary: £50,000 - £80,000, DOE My client, a prominent construction firm, is looking for a skilled Land Manager to join their team in Glasgow. This pivotal role involves managing land acquisition processes, conducting feasibility studies, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Key Responsibilities:- Identify and assess land opportunities.- Negotiate land acquisitions and manage contracts.- Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders. Qualifications:- Degree in Land Management, Planning, or related field.- Proven experience in land management or property development.- Strong negotiation and project management skills. Interested in this or other roles in Town Planning please do not hesitate to contact Sofia Conte or call . We have many more vacancies available on our website. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position

Job Title: Assistant Land & Planning ManagerLocation: North Region (South Manchester/Cheshire) The Company: Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a specialist land promotion business focused on delivering land with planning permission to the housebuilding and logistics/manufacturing sectors. Position Summary As an Assistant Land & Planning Manager, you will play a key role in driving the land promotion process. From the identification and acquisition of land through to the submission and negotiation of planning applications, you will be instrumental in the successful management of the Strategic Land portfolio. This position covers a regional area and focuses on identifying new growth opportunities, maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders, and advancing planning applications for strategic development sites. Key Responsibilities Land & Local Plan Promotion: Lead local plan promotion work, managing consultants, and engaging with local authorities and other stakeholders.Stakeholder Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with external property contacts including local authorities, agents, landowners, and developers to identify and secure land opportunities.Long-term Strategy: Identify key areas for growth and future opportunities, building business cases for long-term land strategy across the region.Landowner Engagement: Liaise with landowners throughout the land promotion process, ensuring clear communication and alignment on site progress.Community Engagement: Represent at public events such as community drop-in sessions, parish council meetings, and other stakeholder engagements to ensure successful site promotion. Requirements: My client are seeking to recruit a new addition to the North region, reporting to our Regional Manager. Ideally, you will Have experience in land acquisition and portfolio management.Proven experience in managing strategic land portfolios.Be based in or around the South Manchester/Cheshire area.Be able to travel with 2 days in the office.Have a proactive, results-driven mindset, capable of identifying growth opportunities and driving them forward.Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment. What's On Offer? Competitive salary and benefits package.BonusComprehensive training, CPD programmes, and mentoring. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or

Job Title: Planning ManagerLocation: Rugby The RoleWe're seeking a talented Town Planner to support strategic land promotion and development activities. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about driving sustainable growth and contributing to key projects that shape communities. Support strategic land development initiatives and manage key planning activities to unlock housing and commercial opportunities. Key Activities and Opportunities for Development Drive land promotion through planning processes to secure land allocations for development.Prepare and submit planning applications, handling appeals as required.Collaborate with the Land team to assess site layout, constraints, and project feasibility.Manage reserved matters planning applications and track the discharge of planning conditions and S106 agreements.Liaise with landowners, monitor Local Plan documents, housing land supply, and competitor activity.Engage communities on site promotions and planning applications to foster support and transparency.Develop project viability and delivery skills, while preparing monthly progress reports.Contribute to planning strategy development, exploring diverse project options.Oversee budgets and manage consultants to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.Communicate effectively with internal teams, external consultants, statutory bodies, and local communities to resolve issues. Who Will You Work With? Internal: Strategic Land, Technical, Commercial, and Management teams.External: Landowners, land agents, local planning authorities, town councils, and consultants. Key Competencies Commercial awareness of project contractual obligations to optimize resource allocation.Sound forecasting skills and the ability to secure best value with consultants.Innovation in problem-solving and project management.In-depth understanding of planning policy, Local Plans, housing supply, and land agreements.Commitment to ongoing professional development and adherence to Health and Safety standards. Experience and Qualifications Minimum of 3 years in a relevant planning role (local authority, housebuilder, or consultancy).A degree in planning or a related field; support offered for professional accreditation (RTPI/RICS).A full driving license is essential. If you are passionate about shaping strategic land opportunities and delivering impactful planning solutions, we'd love to hear from you! Interested? The Hiring Manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on email or call .