Land Buyer

Caralex Recruitment Limited; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A property development recruitment agency is looking for a Land Buyer to support Land and Development Managers in Basingstoke, UK. This role includes assisting with land bids, visiting sites, and liaising with consultants. Candidates should hold a degree in Real Estate or related fields and possess strong communication skills. Previous experience in land or planning roles with developers is preferred. The position offers a great opportunity to be involved in acquiring new sites for residential development projects.

Qualifications

• Preferably worked in a land, planning, or development role with a housebuilder or similar.
• Valid driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support and work closely with Land and Development Managers.
• Assist in preparation of land bids.
• Visit potential sites and attend land meetings.
• Liaise with external consultants and internal departments.

Skills

Confident IT user

Good written communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Education

Degree in Real Estate / Land Management / Planning / Urban Planning

Job description

Job Description

Caralex Recruitment Limited have been asked to recruit a Land Buyer for a property development company that covers Kent and the surrounding counties.

The role will entail supporting and working closely with Land and Development Managers as they appraise and manage potential new sites for acquisition, and to also identify further new sites yourself for the company to consider as future residential development projects.

This will include:

• general assistance and administration in preparation of land bids.
• visiting potential sites and attending land meetings and reporting on these as required.
• assisting with legal & planning matters and liaising with external consultants (such as solicitors, planning consultants, architects) and other internal departments and staff.

You will be a confident IT user, have good written and communication skills, with strong attention to detail.

You will hold a degree in Real Estate / Land Management / Land & Property / Planning / Urban Planning, and a valid driving licence.

After graduating, you will have preferably worked in a land, planning or development role with a housebuilder / residential developer, housing association or similar property related business that buys land to develop new build homes.