Commercial Land Manager

Are you a land professional with a strong network and a track record of securing high-quality opportunities in the industrial & logistics sector?

Wates Group is seeking a Commercial Land Manager to join our Commercial Land team. This is a key role focused on identifying, appraising and securing land opportunities across England, supporting the delivery of our commercial land acquisition strategy and maximising long-term value for the business.

Working closely with the Commercial Land Director, the Commercial Land Manager will play a pivotal role in building and maintaining a strong network of agents and stakeholders, ensuring a consistent pipeline of high-quality sites for investigation and acquisition.

As our Commercial Land Manager, you will:

• Identify and secure opportunities by investigating, appraising and negotiating land and property deals on competitive terms.
• Drive pipeline growth through targeted land searches aligned to the Wates Commercial & Logistics strategy and investment profile.
• Build and maintain networks with agents and key market contacts, representing Wates professionally in the market.
• Manage acquisitions by instructing and coordinating consultants through the appraisal and acquisition process.
• Maintain accurate reporting on sites investigated, bids submitted and land within legal stages.
• Support portfolio management by ensuring property records are up to date and robust

We are looking for someone who brings both technical expertise and commercial instinct, with:

• Strong knowledge of land sourcing, contracts, land law and valuation
• A solid understanding of the commercial sector and UK planning system
• Proven ability in deal negotiation and stakeholder management
• Experience assessing and appraising commercial development opportunities
• A well-established network within the land and agency market
• Excellent communication skills with a proactive, results-driven approach

Given the nature of this position, you will be required to undergo a Basic (DBS) check at offer stage.

Wates is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.

We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme.

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