1,614 Land Director jobs in the United Kingdom

Our client, a prestigious real estate firm, is seeking a highly accomplished Commercial Real Estate Director to join their thriving team. This pivotal role will be responsible for driving significant growth in their commercial property portfolio, managing key client relationships, and leading a team of experienced agents. You will identify and pursue new business opportunities, negotiate complex deals, and provide expert market insights. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the commercial real estate market, a strong track record of deal-making, and exceptional leadership and business development skills. Key responsibilities include developing and executing strategic business development plans to expand market share; identifying and sourcing new investment and leasing opportunities; managing the entire transaction process from inception to completion; building and maintaining strong relationships with property owners, investors, and corporate clients; leading and mentoring the commercial sales team; conducting in-depth market analysis and feasibility studies; negotiating lease agreements and sale contracts; overseeing property valuations and due diligence processes; and achieving ambitious revenue and transaction targets. This hybrid role requires a commitment to spending a significant portion of your time in client meetings and site visits within the Coventry, West Midlands, UK area, with flexibility for remote work and office-based collaboration. A proven history of success in commercial real estate sales or investment, excellent negotiation skills, and strong financial acumen are essential. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven professional to make a substantial impact and advance their career in the commercial property sector.

Our client is looking for a high-caliber Commercial Real Estate Director to oversee their portfolio and drive investment strategies from their offices in Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK . This senior leadership role is critical in identifying, evaluating, and executing lucrative real estate opportunities across various sectors. You will be responsible for developing and implementing the company's commercial real estate strategy, managing relationships with developers, investors, and agents, and ensuring maximum return on investment. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in commercial property acquisition, leasing, asset management, and market analysis. Strong financial acumen, negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of property law and market trends are essential. You will lead a dedicated team, providing strategic guidance and fostering a results-oriented culture. This is a premier opportunity to shape the future of our client's real estate assets and contribute significantly to their financial growth. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with a proven ability to close complex deals and manage a diverse property portfolio. Based in beautiful Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK , you will have a significant impact on our client's market presence. Responsibilities include conducting due diligence, negotiating terms of purchase or lease agreements, and overseeing property development projects. You will also be responsible for market research, competitor analysis, and financial forecasting. This role demands exceptional networking abilities and a proactive approach to identifying emerging market opportunities. Join a leading organization and drive impactful real estate decisions.

Our client is seeking an accomplished and results-driven Commercial Real Estate Director to lead their expanding portfolio and strategic acquisitions in and around **Plymouth, Devon, UK**. This senior leadership role requires a seasoned professional with a deep understanding of the commercial property market, a strong network of contacts, and a proven ability to identify, evaluate, and execute high-value real estate transactions. You will be responsible for developing and implementing the company's real estate strategy, managing the entire lifecycle of property acquisition, disposition, and development projects. Key responsibilities include conducting in-depth market research, financial modelling, due diligence, and negotiation of purchase agreements and leases. The successful candidate will manage relationships with brokers, developers, legal counsel, and other stakeholders, ensuring optimal outcomes for the business. You will also oversee property management functions for the existing portfolio, driving value enhancement and operational efficiency. This role demands a strategic thinker with exceptional analytical, financial, and negotiation skills, combined with a thorough understanding of commercial real estate law, zoning, and planning regulations. A strong ability to manage complex projects, lead cross-functional teams, and present compelling business cases to senior leadership is essential. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our client's real estate presence and drive significant growth.Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the company's commercial real estate strategy.
• Identify, evaluate, and secure new investment and development opportunities.
• Conduct thorough market analysis, financial feasibility studies, and due diligence for potential acquisitions.
• Negotiate terms for property acquisitions, dispositions, leases, and development agreements.
• Manage and oversee the existing commercial property portfolio to maximize value.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, developers, investors, and other industry professionals.
• Oversee legal and regulatory compliance related to real estate transactions.
• Lead and manage cross-functional teams involved in real estate projects.
• Prepare and present comprehensive reports and recommendations to senior management.
• Stay informed about market trends, economic conditions, and emerging real estate opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree or relevant professional designation (e.g., MRICS) preferred.
• Extensive experience in commercial real estate investment, development, or brokerage.
• Demonstrated success in closing complex real estate deals.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation, and analytical skills.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of real estate law, zoning, and planning processes.
• Proven leadership and project management capabilities.
• Established network within the UK commercial real estate market.

Associate Director - Land Referencing

Location: Flexible across the UK

Hybrid working with some travel to clients and project sites

Growth & development opportunities within a market-leading team

As an Associate Director in Land Referencing , you'll take a leading role in shaping and delivering services on some of the UK's most complex and nationally significant infrastructure projects.

Building on your technical expertise and proven leadership, you will:

• Drive project strategy and oversee delivery of large, multi-disciplinary programmes.

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients on land ownership, compulsory purchase, and statutory processes.

• Play a central part in growing capability, strengthening client relationships, and ensuring excellence across everything we deliver.

What we're looking for

Extensive senior-level experience in land referencing, ideally across nationally significant infrastructure schemes.

Deep expertise in planning and compulsory purchase legislation , with proven success advising on DCO and CPO processes.

A strong leader who can inspire and grow specialist teams while maintaining the highest quality standards.

Commercial acumen, with a track record in business development, client management, and large-scale project delivery .

Strategic thinker with the ability to influence clients, stakeholders, and contribute to the growth of the business.

Key responsibilities

Lead land referencing programmes (DCO, CPO, TWAO), ensuring projects are delivered to the highest technical standards, on time and within budget.

Act as senior client liaison - managing key accounts, providing strategic advice, and shaping client decision-making.

Direct and mentor teams , setting quality standards and fostering professional development.

Shape commercial strategy , contributing to bids, tenders, and resourcing plans.

Champion innovation by embedding best practice, digital tools, and continuous improvement into our methodologies.

Our client, a prominent developer in the Real Estate sector, is seeking a highly accomplished Commercial Director to join their strategic team. This role, based in **Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, UK**, offers a dynamic hybrid working arrangement, combining essential office collaboration with the flexibility of remote work.

The Commercial Director will be instrumental in driving the financial success and strategic growth of real estate development projects. You will be responsible for overseeing all commercial aspects, including acquisitions, disposals, contract negotiations, financial modeling, and market analysis. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the property market, exceptional negotiation skills, and a proven ability to identify and capitalize on lucrative investment opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement commercial strategies for new and existing real estate development projects.
• Identify and evaluate potential acquisition opportunities, conducting thorough due diligence.
• Lead negotiations for acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.
• Oversee the financial modeling and viability assessments for development schemes.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, financial institutions, legal advisors, and local authorities.
• Conduct comprehensive market research and analysis to inform investment decisions and pricing strategies.
• Ensure commercial viability and profitability across the project lifecycle.
• Oversee contract management, including negotiation of terms and conditions with contractors and consultants.
• Contribute to the overall strategic direction of the company's real estate portfolio.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for the board and executive management.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related discipline. A Master's degree or relevant professional qualification (e.g., MRICS) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in commercial real estate, development, investment, or finance.
• Proven track record of successfully leading commercial negotiations and closing complex deals.
• Strong financial acumen with expertise in financial modeling, valuation techniques, and investment appraisal.
• In-depth knowledge of the UK property market, including development processes and planning regulations.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in managing diverse project teams and external advisors.
• Proficiency in relevant software, including financial modeling tools and CRM systems.

This is a significant opportunity for a commercial leader to make a substantial impact on major real estate projects within a reputable organization, enjoying a flexible hybrid working environment.

Our client, a dynamic and expanding property development group, is seeking an accomplished Commercial Property Development Director to lead their ambitious projects based in Leicester, Leicestershire, UK . This is a high-impact role with significant responsibility for the entire development lifecycle, from initial concept and feasibility studies through to acquisition, planning, construction, and eventual disposal or letting. You will be responsible for identifying new development opportunities, conducting market research, and assembling detailed business cases to secure investment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong track record in commercial property development, with a deep understanding of market dynamics, planning regulations, and construction processes. You will manage project budgets, timelines, and external consultants (architects, engineers, legal advisors, etc.). Excellent negotiation skills are essential for acquiring land, securing planning permissions, and agreeing terms with contractors and tenants/purchasers. You will work closely with internal teams, including finance and legal, as well as external stakeholders, including local authorities and investors. Strong leadership and strategic thinking are paramount to successfully navigate complex projects and drive value creation. A background in property development, real estate finance, or a related field is required. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the commercial landscape of Leicester and contribute to the growth of a forward-thinking development company.

Microsoftu2019s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) team is seeking a high-impact, strategic leader to oversee a global function that enables the timely delivery of physical cloud infrastructure across a diverse portfolio of geographies. This role is critical to ensuring Microsoftu2019s cloud expansionu2014powering everything from AI to enterprise collaborationu2014remains predictable, scalable, and efficient.



CO+I is responsible for the full lifecycle of Microsoftu2019s cloud infrastructure, spanning site selection, development, and operations. Our global footprint includes datacenters in 34 countries, supported by over 165,000 miles of fiber optic cable. These facilities form the backbone of Microsoft Azure and are central to our commitment to reliable, secure, and sustainable digital infrastructure.



As part of the CO+I Cloud Infrastructure Acquisition team, you will lead a team of real estate professionals responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and closing strategic land transactions. You will drive market entry and expansion strategies by partnering with legal, finance, energy, engineering, and community engagement teams to enable site readiness and optionality. This role requires strong deal-making expertise, the ability to navigate diverse regulatory and cultural environments, and the leadership skills to build trusted partnerships across internal and external stakeholders. This role requires an exceptional ability to manage complexity, build systems for accountability, and deliver results at scale.



**Responsibilities**


Lead the identification, evaluation, and acquisition of strategic land parcels across EMEA to meet Microsoftu2019s cloud growth needs.
Develop regional market strategies informed by business demand, competitive dynamics, and regulatory landscapes.
Negotiate complex real estate transactions, ensuring alignment with Microsoftu2019s financial, legal, and operational requirements.
Manage relationships with brokers, landowners, developers, and government authorities to accelerate deal execution.
Partner with internal teams (engineering, energy, community affairs, legal, finance) to ensure acquired sites can be advanced to development on schedule.
Establish and track portfolio-level metrics on deal velocity, pipeline health, and transaction risk.
Drive due diligence processes, ensuring proactive identification and mitigation of legal, zoning, and entitlement risks.
Represent Microsoft in market engagements, industry forums, and with government stakeholders to advance Microsoftu2019s position as a trusted, long-term partner.
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing regional acquisition team, fostering collaboration and operational excellence.



**Qualifications**



**Required Qualifications:**


Experience in real estate acquisitions, land strategy, or large-scale infrastructure development.
Track record of building and managing high-performing, geographically dispersed teams.
Demonstrated success in sourcing and negotiating high-value, complex real estate transactions across multiple jurisdictions.
Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across senior leadership, external partners, and government agencies.
Proven ability to develop and execute regional strategies in alignment with global objectives.
Strong understanding of land use, zoning, permitting, and entitlement processes in EMEA markets.
Bacheloru2019s degree in real estate, law, business, or related field; advanced degree preferred.



**Background Check Requirements:**



Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:


Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.



#COICareers | #EPCCareers | #DCDCareers



Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations ( .

Microsoftu2019s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) team is seeking a high-impact, strategic leader to oversee a global function that enables the timely delivery of physical cloud infrastructure across a diverse portfolio of geographies. This role is critical to ensuring Microsoftu2019s cloud expansionu2014powering everything from AI to enterprise collaborationu2014remains predictable, scalable, and efficient.



CO+I is responsible for the full lifecycle of Microsoftu2019s cloud infrastructure, spanning site selection, development, and operations. Our global footprint includes datacenters in 34 countries, supported by over 165,000 miles of fiber optic cable. These facilities form the backbone of Microsoft Azure and are central to our commitment to reliable, secure, and sustainable digital infrastructure.



As part of the CO+I Cloud Infrastructure Acquisition team, you will lead a team of real estate professionals responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and closing strategic land transactions. You will drive market entry and expansion strategies by partnering with legal, finance, energy, engineering, and community engagement teams to enable site readiness and optionality. This role requires strong deal-making expertise, the ability to navigate diverse regulatory and cultural environments, and the leadership skills to build trusted partnerships across internal and external stakeholders. This role requires an exceptional ability to manage complexity, build systems for accountability, and deliver results at scale.



**Responsibilities**


Lead the identification, evaluation, and acquisition of strategic land parcels across EMEA to meet Microsoftu2019s cloud growth needs.
Develop regional market strategies informed by business demand, competitive dynamics, and regulatory landscapes.
Negotiate complex real estate transactions, ensuring alignment with Microsoftu2019s financial, legal, and operational requirements.
Manage relationships with brokers, landowners, developers, and government authorities to accelerate deal execution.
Partner with internal teams (engineering, energy, community affairs, legal, finance) to ensure acquired sites can be advanced to development on schedule.
Establish and track portfolio-level metrics on deal velocity, pipeline health, and transaction risk.
Drive due diligence processes, ensuring proactive identification and mitigation of legal, zoning, and entitlement risks.
Represent Microsoft in market engagements, industry forums, and with government stakeholders to advance Microsoftu2019s position as a trusted, long-term partner.
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing regional acquisition team, fostering collaboration and operational excellence.



**Qualifications**



**Required Qualifications:**


Experience in real estate acquisitions, land strategy, or large-scale infrastructure development.
Track record of building and managing high-performing, geographically dispersed teams.
Demonstrated success in sourcing and negotiating high-value, complex real estate transactions across multiple jurisdictions.
Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across senior leadership, external partners, and government agencies.
Proven ability to develop and execute regional strategies in alignment with global objectives.
Strong understanding of land use, zoning, permitting, and entitlement processes in EMEA markets.
Bacheloru2019s degree in real estate, law, business, or related field; advanced degree preferred.



**Background Check Requirements:**



Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:


Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.



#COICareers | #EPCCareers | #DCDCareers



Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations ( .

Microsoft's Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) team is seeking a high-impact, strategic leader to oversee a global function that enables the timely delivery of physical cloud infrastructure across a diverse portfolio of geographies. This role is critical to ensuring Microsoft's cloud expansion-powering everything from AI to enterprise collaboration-remains predictable, scalable, and efficient.
CO+I is responsible for the full lifecycle of Microsoft's cloud infrastructure, spanning site selection, development, and operations. Our global footprint includes datacenters in 34 countries, supported by over 165,000 miles of fiber optic cable. These facilities form the backbone of Microsoft Azure and are central to our commitment to reliable, secure, and sustainable digital infrastructure.
As part of the CO+I Cloud Infrastructure Acquisition team, you will lead a team of real estate professionals responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and closing strategic land transactions. You will drive market entry and expansion strategies by partnering with legal, finance, energy, engineering, and community engagement teams to enable site readiness and optionality. This role requires strong deal-making expertise, the ability to navigate diverse regulatory and cultural environments, and the leadership skills to build trusted partnerships across internal and external stakeholders. This role requires an exceptional ability to manage complexity, build systems for accountability, and deliver results at scale.
**Responsibilities**
+ Lead the identification, evaluation, and acquisition of strategic land parcels across EMEA to meet Microsoft's cloud growth needs.
+ Develop regional market strategies informed by business demand, competitive dynamics, and regulatory landscapes.
+ Negotiate complex real estate transactions, ensuring alignment with Microsoft's financial, legal, and operational requirements.
+ Manage relationships with brokers, landowners, developers, and government authorities to accelerate deal execution.
+ Partner with internal teams (engineering, energy, community affairs, legal, finance) to ensure acquired sites can be advanced to development on schedule.
+ Establish and track portfolio-level metrics on deal velocity, pipeline health, and transaction risk.
+ Drive due diligence processes, ensuring proactive identification and mitigation of legal, zoning, and entitlement risks.
+ Represent Microsoft in market engagements, industry forums, and with government stakeholders to advance Microsoft's position as a trusted, long-term partner.
+ Build, lead, and develop a high-performing regional acquisition team, fostering collaboration and operational excellence.
**Qualifications**
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Experience in real estate acquisitions, land strategy, or large-scale infrastructure development.
+ Track record of building and managing high-performing, geographically dispersed teams.
+ Demonstrated success in sourcing and negotiating high-value, complex real estate transactions across multiple jurisdictions.
+ Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
+ Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across senior leadership, external partners, and government agencies.
+ Proven ability to develop and execute regional strategies in alignment with global objectives.
+ Strong understanding of land use, zoning, permitting, and entitlement processes in EMEA markets.
+ Bachelor's degree in real estate, law, business, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
**Background Check Requirements:**
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:
+ Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
#COICareers | #EPCCareers | #DCDCareers
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations ( .