Job Description

Land Acquisition Manager – St Albans
Salary: £25,000+ Basic (DOE) + Commission + Car Allowance/Company Car

One of the top-performing property agencies in St Albans is expanding and is now looking to recruit an experienced Land Acquisition Manager to strengthen their growing Land & Development team

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and commercially minded land professional to play a key role in identifying, securing, and appraising development opportunities across the local area.

Key Responsibilities

As Land Acquisition Manager, your duties will include:

• Identifying and securing residential and mixed-use development sites of all sizes

• Conducting local market research on land values, availability, and planning context

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with landowners, agents, and Local Authorities

• Networking to source off-market and new land opportunities

• Researching local market trends and discussing opportunities with senior management

• Carrying out full site appraisals and land valuations

• Preparing and presenting detailed land appraisals to the Managing Director

• Negotiating Heads of Terms and formally submitting offers

• Assisting with technical appraisals and commercial feasibility assessments

• Managing enquiries, prospecting for high-quality leads, and following up on opportunities

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Land Acquisition / Land Management

• Relevant qualifications (Degree or Masters preferred; RICS/MRICS desirable)

• Strong knowledge of the local St Albans property market and development plans

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

• A proactive, ambitious, and tenacious mindset

• A full, clean UK driving licence

Salary & Benefits

• Basic salary from £25,000+ (dependent on experience)

• Commission structure discussed at interview

• Car allowance or company car

• Flexible working approach (candidate discretion)

• Standard hours: 09:00 – 18:00, Monday to Friday

• Occasional Saturday or weekend networking opportunities (not compulsory)

Why Apply?

This role offers real autonomy, progression, and the chance to make a tangible impact within a high-performing and expanding land team.

If you’re an experienced Land Acquisition professional looking for your next step, apply now to discuss this opportunity further.