Land Manager / Senior Land Manager

Location: Carlisle
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: {Contract Type}
Position Type: Full Time
Expiry Date: 29/10/2026 23:59

We are looking for a Land Manager / Senior Land Manager to join our team in the Cumbria & SW Scotland region, based at our Carlisle Head Office. 

This role will involve identifying and securing sufficient land on appropriate contractual and commercially sound terms to support the business plan, as well as managing the planning requirements and pre-development process for regional projects. 

We are looking for someone with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in residential land acquisition or planning, a sound knowledge of legal contracts (including conditional, unconditional and option agreements, as well as planning legal documents), and a high level of organisational, project management and analytical skills. 

Story Homes is a 5-star housebuilder with a mission to design and build quality homes that people aspire to live in. We craft beautiful properties with flexible spaces that meet the needs of today’s customers, and bring something distinctive to the communities we serve.

Founded in 1987 by Fred Story, our privately-owned business has built a reputation for quality, design, and attention to detail.

Headquartered in Carlisle, we also operate regional offices in Newcastle upon Tyne and Chorley, employing approximately 350 people.

Highly competitive salary

Pension scheme

Annual leave purchase scheme

Competitive annual leave allowance

Local & national retailer discounts

Life Assurance

Free parking

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