Strategic Land Manager

Strategic Land Manager

Join Barratt Redrow as a Strategic Land Manager and play a key role in identifying and sourcing prime locations for new developments. In a fast‑moving, highly competitive market, you will be responsible for securing and developing high‑quality land assets that drive our growth and meet Divisional targets.

• Identify new development opportunities through statutory plans, housing land audits, change‑of‑use reviews, and extensive agent networks.
• Negotiate terms, secure sites, and manage due diligence, offers, legal processes, and internal approvals.
• Promote the strategic land bank, appoint and manage external consultants, and coordinate with technical, sales, and other internal functions.
• Monitor the land portfolio against national and local planning policy to uncover opportunities and risks.
• Assist in preparing planning applications and appeals.
• Keep landowners and agents fully informed and updated regularly.
• Coordinate the viability process and agree land values with owners and agents.
• Promote and uphold Barratt Redrow’s values, systems, policies, and procedures.
• Undertake community engagements as required.

• Excellent understanding of the planning system and national and local policy.
• Familiarity with all legal and contractual aspects of the land process.
• A proven track record of successfully promoting land through the planning system.
• Qualification to degree standard in a relevant subject such as Planning or Surveying, or equivalent experience.
• Sound geographical knowledge of the area.
• Ability to work independently, taking ownership of projects.
• Clear, articulate, credible communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills; a confident and professional networker.
• Innovative thinker, driven to seek new development opportunities.
• Extensive contact base within the industry.

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• Private medical cover – single or family options.
• Company car or cash allowance.
• Annual medical health assessment.
• 26 days’ holiday (increases to 29 days after 3 years).
• Choice of flexible benefits.
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including parental and carers leave.
• Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme and other lifestyle perks.
• Employee loan and savings options, house purchase discounts, and a share‑buying scheme.

Barratt Redrow is a 5‑star house builder committed to diversity, inclusivity and equal opportunity. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds; all applicants are considered equally.