Land Buyer

Pro Staff Construction; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing housing developer in Gloucester is seeking an experienced Land Buyer to lead land acquisition for residential projects. You will leverage your strong network and negotiation skills to identify and secure land opportunities. This role offers a competitive salary, career progression, and an opportunity to work with a forward-thinking team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression

Growth potential

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a Land Buyer or Senior Land Buyer.
• Proven track record in sourcing, negotiating, and securing land opportunities.
• Established contacts within the South West and Midlands.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure land opportunities for residential development.
• Build relationships with landowners and local authorities.
• Lead financial modeling and due diligence on acquisitions.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Market knowledge

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

Pro Staff Construction are working with a growing new build housing developer who are looking to strengthen their land team with the appointment of an experienced Land Buyer. With ambitious growth plans and a strong pipeline of residential projects, this is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the business.

Role

As a Land Buyer, you will be responsible for leading the identification and acquisition of land opportunities for residential development. You'll bring proven experience, a strong network, and the ability to deliver deals from initial approach through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify, negotiate, and secure land opportunities across the South West and Midlands.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, agents, promoters, and local authorities.
• Lead appraisals, financial modelling, and due diligence on potential acquisitions.
• Prepare and present offers, ensuring commercial viability and alignment with business objectives.
• Work closely with directors, planning, and technical teams to progress acquisitions smoothly into development.
• Keep up to date with planning policy, market conditions, and competitor activity.

Key Requirements

• Demonstrable experience as a Land Buyer or Senior Land Buyer, ideally with a residential developer.
• Proven track record in sourcing, negotiating, and securing land opportunities.
• Excellent market knowledge and established contacts within the South West and Midlands.
• Strong negotiation, commercial, and communication skills.
• Ambitious, proactive, and able to operate with autonomy.

What's on Offer

• Competitive and negotiable salary package.
• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking, expanding developer.
• Career progression and long-term growth potential.

If this is a position you would like to know more about, please contact Bradley Salt