Land Buyer

Penguin Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housebuilder near Cleckheaton is seeking an ambitious Land Buyer to source and acquire residential land across West Yorkshire. The ideal candidate will have 12-24 months of experience or be looking to move from a land or development agency. This role offers a clear progression path toward Land Manager and values initiative in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 12 months' post‑graduation experience in a land, development or planning role.
• Strong local knowledge of Yorkshire and surrounding areas.
• Good understanding of the planning process and development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Identify, appraise and secure residential land opportunities across Yorkshire.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, agents and local authorities.
• Support the preparation and submission of land offers and planning applications.

Skills

Sourcing and acquiring land

Communication skills

Financial appraisals

Planning assessments

Building relationships

Education

Experience in a land, development or planning role

Job description

Land Buyer

Cleckheaton—An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Land Buyer to join a highly respected and forward‑thinking housebuilder based near Cleckheaton. This business has a strong reputation for delivering high‑quality residential developments across Yorkshire and the North of England, and due to continued growth, they are now looking to expand their land team.

Reporting directly to the Land Director, you will play a key role in sourcing, negotiating and acquiring residential development land across West Yorkshire and surrounding areas. You will join a collaborative and supportive team that values initiative, creativity and professional development, with a clear progression path towards Land Manager level and beyond.

This role would suit a Land Buyer with 12‑24 months of experience, or a Land or Development Agent seeking to move client‑side and take ownership of acquisitions within a fast‑moving and successful developer environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, appraise and secure residential land opportunities across Yorkshire.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, agents and local authorities.
• Undertake financial appraisals, planning assessments and site evaluations.
• Support the preparation and submission of land offers and planning applications.
• Work collaboratively with planning, technical and commercial teams to bring sites forward.

Key Requirements

• 12 months' post‑graduation experience in a land, development or planning role.
• Proven experience in sourcing and acquiring land, ideally within residential development.
• Strong local knowledge of Yorkshire and surrounding areas.
• Good understanding of the planning process and development lifecycle.
• Ambitious, commercially minded and self‑motivated with excellent communication skills.
• An advantageous network of land agents and property professionals.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that genuinely invests in its people and offers long‑term career progression within a high‑performing and supportive environment.

To apply, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment or email your CV to an internal email address for a confidential discussion.