Land and New Homes Manager

Job Title: Land & New Homes ManagerLocation: Cheshunt, Hertfordshire (EN8)Hours: Monday to FridaySalary & Package: £34,000 basic + 10% commission (OTE £60,000-£65,000 in Year 1) About Our Client - Land & New Homes Our client is recognised locally as a leading expert in land and development. Their Land & New Homes department works with landowners, developers and buyers across Hertfordshire, Essex and North London, handling greenfield, brownfield and strategic land at various stages, from initial enquiries, planning and disposal through to marketing new homes. They combine local insight with national connections, offering land valuation, planning advice, community consultation and strategic marketing of new developments. Role Purpose As the Land & New Homes Manager, you will be at the heart of driving growth in the development pipeline, securing land opportunities, managing relationships with landowners and developers, and launching new-build projects. You'll act as both strategist and implementer, ensuring projects progress from concept through to sales in alignment with company goals. Key Responsibilities

• Land Acquisition & Strategy
  • Source and assess land opportunities (greenfield, brownfield, strategic)
  • Build and maintain relationships with landowners, agents, developers and councils
  • Lead negotiations and option agreements for land acquisition
• Development & Planning Liaison
  • Work alongside planning, design and council teams to navigate approvals
  • Provide guidance and support to landowners through planning processes
  • Manage community and stakeholder consultations when needed
• New Homes Launch & Sales Strategy
  • Oversee the marketing and launch of new developments
  • Create sales packages, plot strategies, pricing models and incentives
  • Coordinate sales campaigns with the sales team
• Pipeline & Project Management
  • Maintain and update a development pipeline and forecast
  • Monitor project timelines, budgets and key milestones
  • Report progress to senior leadership
• Team & Stakeholder Communication
  • Liaise with internal teams (sales, valuation, mortgage, marketing)
  • Present proposals to leadership, investors or planning committees
  • Mentor or lead junior staff or assistant roles within the team

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in land acquisition, new homes development or equivalent role
• Strong negotiation, commercial and financial acumen
• Knowledge of planning processes, local authorities and viability assessment
• Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and work proactively
• Digital literacy: CRM, mapping tools and project management software
• Passion for property, growth mindset and self-motivation

Personal Attributes

• Proactive, self-starter attitude
• Resilient under pressure and able to adapt to change
• Strong communicator and confident presenter
• Integrity and loyalty, acting as a trusted advisor
• Creative problem-solver with a commercial lens

What You'll Get

• Excellent earnings potential through uncapped commission
• Autonomy to run your area of focus
• Access to a strong brand and established pipeline
• Opportunity to influence company direction and growth
• Supportive team environment and investment in your development

How to Apply If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please contact Sally Asling at ProFind Property Recruitment: Email: Call/WhatsApp: ? Website: ProFind Property Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency on behalf of our client. By submitting your application, you consent to ProFind Property Recruitment processing and storing your data for the purposes of your job search. If you do not hear from us within 48 working hours, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion, but we welcome future applications.