Strategic Land and Planning Manager

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by tdm recruitment . Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Direct message the job poster from tdm recruitment Role: Strategic Land and Planning Manager Location: Harrow, Greater London Salary: Up to £70,000 + Package Our Client: Our client is one of the UK’s leading and most well-respected strategic land promotion developers, operating nationwide with a strong presence in Surrey, Kent, and South London. Backed by a solid financial foundation and a highly experienced team, they are actively looking to expand their land portfolio while others are sitting on the side-lines. This is an exciting opportunity to join a cash-rich and deal-driven business that thrives on identifying and unlocking land opportunities for long-term development. Competitive salary up to £70,000. Generous car allowance or access to a salary sacrifice car scheme. Contributory pension scheme. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Life assurance. Cycle to Work scheme. Discounts and benefits portal. Flexible and hybrid working available. A supportive, inclusive working environment. The Role: As Strategic Land and Planning Manager, you will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and acquiring strategic land opportunities across Surrey, Kent, and South London. You’ll lead the planning promotion process, work closely with consultants, and manage the progression of sites through the planning system. This role reports to the Group Strategic Land Director and offers the chance to work autonomously, driving deals forward and contributing to the company\’s growth. The key responsibilities include: Identify and assess potential strategic residential development sites. Build strong relationships with landowners, agents, and local authorities. Negotiate land agreements, including options and promotion agreements. Manage external consultants through the planning promotion process. Monitor planning policy and spot new opportunities for land promotion. Lead on planning strategies to secure allocations and permissions. Prepare reports and updates for senior leadership and investors. Attend planning meetings and public consultations as needed. Travel regularly across the South region. Requirements: 5+ years’ experience in strategic land acquisition, ideally in Surrey, Kent, or South London. Background with a strategic land promoter, national housebuilder, or planning consultancy. Strong knowledge of the planning system (RTPI or RICS qualification preferred). Proven track record of identifying and acquiring successful strategic sites. Extensive network of contacts in land agencies and among landowners. Confident communicator and skilled negotiator. Self-motivated, commercially minded, and target-driven. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel. This is a great opportunity to join a growing company that values its people and offers a great working environment. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, apply today ! Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Management, Strategy/Planning, and Project Management Industries Real Estate, Architecture and Planning, and Construction Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at tdm recruitment by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Land Manager” roles. London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago London Area, United Kingdom £90,000.00-£100,000.00 21 hours ago Strutt & Parker – Senior Associate Director, Rural Land Management (London) London, England, United Kingdom 5 months ago Relationship Manager (Local Land Charges) London, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago Strutt & Parker – Senior Associate Director, Rural Land Management (London) London, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago Senior Manager, Central and Corporate Finance – Talent Community London, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago London, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago London, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago Greater London, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago Stratford, England, United Kingdom 2 hours ago Assistant Property Manager – 20 Triton Street & 350 Euston Road London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Greater London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago Investment Manager (Data Centre Powered Land) London, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Operations and Communications Manager, GET STAFFED ONLINE RECRUITMENT LIMITED London, England, United Kingdom 13 hours ago General Practitioner with Extended Role (GPwER) London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago 5 skills every reward manager should have London, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago Loughton, England, United Kingdom 4 hours ago Greater London, England, United Kingdom £80,000.00-£110,000.00 23 hours ago Chingford, England, United Kingdom £65,000.00-£80,000.00 23 hours ago Addlestone, England, United Kingdom £80,000.00-£90,000.00 2 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 3 months ago Camberley, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr