Terra expands team with two key appointments

TERRA has announced the appointment of two new team members as the business continues to strengthen its capability and drive future growth.

Tobias Needs (left)  joins as Area Land Director, bringing over a decade of experience in land acquisitions across a broad range of sectors. With a background in commercial, residential, mixed-use and retirement developments, he specialises in sourcing and securing off-market opportunities. Working in TERRA’s Eastern region, Tobias will play a pivotal role in identifying and unlocking new opportunities within the company’s expanding land portfolio.

Michelle Simpson-Gallego (right) joins as Senior Planning Manager, bringing over twenty-five years’ experience in the industry. Having previously worked at RPS, a multidisciplinary consultancy, Michelle brings valuable insight into strategic planning across a similarly broad range of sectors including residential and mixed-use which will support the delivery of projects from acquisition through to planning and development.

These appointments mark a significant step in TERRA’s growth strategy, reinforcing its commitment to securing and promoting high-quality land opportunities that deliver long-term value for landowners, communities, and development partners.

Jordan Langdon-Bates (centre), Land & Development Director of TERRA said: ‘We are delighted to welcome Toby and Michelle to the team. Their combined experience and fresh perspective will strengthen our ability to deliver strategic land opportunities and build strong relationships with stakeholders across the sector.’”

With these additions, TERRA continues to position itself at the forefront of the UK’s strategic land market, building on its reputation having already helped unlock over £2.2bn and 8,550 new homes across 36 sites. In its 10 years of trading the business has also delivered significant returns for the landowners it works with, releasing over 1,600 acres and resulting in returns of more than £400m.