Land & Planning Manager

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 thr…