Land Buyer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading 5-star housebuilder is looking for a talented Land Buyer to join their team in Suffolk. The role involves identifying and securing new development opportunities while collaborating with various teams to ensure project success. Competitive salary, company car, performance bonuses, and additional employee benefits are included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car

Performance bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Life cover

High street discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Previous experience in land buying or a related development/acquisition role.
• Strong understanding of the planning process and development appraisals.
• Commercially minded, proactive, and driven attitude.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new land opportunities across Suffolk.
• Manage the land acquisition process from search to negotiation.
• Produce detailed development appraisals and financial viability reports.
• Maintain relationships with agents, landowners, and consultants.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Market research

Education

Degree in Planning, Property, Real Estate, or similar

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Land Buyer
Location: Great Blakenham, Suffolk

Penguin Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a leading 5-star housebuilder in the search for a talented Land Buyer to join their Suffolk-based team.

Our client is a major UK developer with a strong track record of delivering high-quality homes across the country. With a reputation for excellence and a commitment to growth, they are looking to expand their land team by appointing an ambitious Land Buyer who can identify and secure development opportunities across the region.

As a Land Buyer, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the region’s development pipeline. Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, you’ll be responsible for sourcing, appraising, and progressing new land opportunities that align with the business’s strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities of a Land Buyer:

• Identify and evaluate new land opportunities across Suffolk and the surrounding areas.

• Support and manage the land acquisition process from search to negotiation.

• Produce detailed development appraisals and financial viability reports.

• Work closely with planning, technical, commercial and sales teams to ensure timely site delivery.

• Conduct market research and maintain strong relationships with agents, landowners, and consultants.

• Support the preparation of presentations and reports for internal approvals.

• Maintain high standards of professionalism and represent the business confidently in meetings.

What You’ll Bring as a Land Buyer:

• Previous experience in land buying or a related development/acquisition role.

• Strong understanding of the planning process and development appraisals.

• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.

• A commercially minded, proactive and driven attitude.

• A relevant degree (Planning, Property, Real Estate, or similar preferred).

• Proficiency with MS Office.

• Full UK driving licence required.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Company car
• Bonus

This is an excellent opportunity for a Land Buyer looking to join a stable, growing business where career development is actively supported. The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive salary, car allowance, performance bonus, and a wide range of employee perks including a contributory pension scheme, life cover, and access to high street discounts and wellbeing support.

If you are interested in this Land Buyer position, contact Joel Bland on 01792 365006 or email your CV to [e-mail].