- Location
- Breedon on the Hill, Derby
- Type
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Closing date
- Today
Description
Land Manager
Application Deadline: 20 November 2026
Department: Land and Mineral Resources
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Breedon Head Office, Pinnacle House, Breedon on the Hill, Derbyshire
Description
About Breedon Group:
Breedon Group plc is a leading vertically integrated construction materials group in Great Britain, Ireland, and the USA. We're dedicated to providing high-quality materials and services for the construction industry, with a commitment to safety, sustainability, and innovation. Joining Breedon means becoming part of a team that values excellence and is committed to making a positive impact.
Job Purpose:
To help develop and drive the forward planning strategy to maintain, optimise and grow our aggregates, concrete, asphalt and cement businesses as well as helping to deliver our net zero targets.
Breedon Group plc is a leading vertically integrated construction materials group in Great Britain, Ireland, and the USA. We're dedicated to providing high-quality materials and services for the construction industry, with a commitment to safety, sustainability, and innovation. Joining Breedon means becoming part of a team that values excellence and is committed to making a positive impact.
Job Purpose:
To help develop and drive the forward planning strategy to maintain, optimise and grow our aggregates, concrete, asphalt and cement businesses as well as helping to deliver our net zero targets.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing relationships with landowners, agents, tenants and neighbouring stakeholders.
- Preparing business cases and approvals for property and mineral transactions through Breedon's governance processes.
- Supporting quarry operations by ensuring appropriate land tenure, access rights and property agreements are in place.
- Working closely with planning, geology, legal and operational teams to deliver mineral resource and property strategy.
- Managing rent reviews, lease renewals, acquisitions, disposals and other estate management matters across the portfolio.
- Take a lead in identifying industrial sites and securing all necessary land deals required by the business. Working alongside our Strategic Development - Geological Manager secure all necessary land & mineral deals required for all identified mineral prospects.
- Chase and co-ordinate relevant stakeholders to complete all necessary property transactions on time in accordance with agreed heads of terms.
- Liaise with consultants, engineers, solicitors, and others in the professional team, ensuring that the most suitable sites are brought forward and secured.
- Network with commercial agents, land brokers and other relevant parties, forging excellent relationships to maintain a strong pipeline of potential sites.
- Prepare and submit tenders and offers for new sites.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Possess a proactive, commercial and enterprising mindset with a high level of drive and determination.
- Communicate clearly, professionally and confidently with landowners and sellers.
- Excellent negotiation skills and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Enjoy working as part of an ambitious team and independently.
- Able to plan, organise and prioritise work on their own initiative.
- Experience within the construction materials sector is not essential as support and training will be provided to the right candidate.
Job Benefits
- Car allowance
- Contributory Company Pension Scheme
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays on top
- Holiday Purchase Scheme, up to 5 days per holiday year
- Digital GP Scheme
- Volunteer Scheme
- Share Saver Scheme
- Company Life Assurance Scheme
- Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Scheme
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
- Discounts on a wide range of products through our employee benefits platform
- Broad learning opportunities and career progression pathways.
Diversity Statement:
At Breedon Group, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued. We believe in equality of opportunity for all and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates.
Join Us:
If you're looking for a role that challenges you, offers progression, and contributes to building better futures, we'd love to hear from you. This position is an opportunity to grow your career within a supportive and dynamic environment at Breedon Group.
Application Process:
Ready to make a meaningful difference? Apply now by submitting your CV. We look forward to considering your application and potentially welcoming you to our team.
Ready to make a meaningful difference? Apply now by submitting your CV. We look forward to considering your application and potentially welcoming you to our team.
Skills
Negotiation