Land Buyer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable residential developer in the UK is seeking a Land Buyer to identify and secure land opportunities across the North West. The ideal candidate should have experience in land acquisition, strong negotiation skills, and a proactive approach. This role offers a competitive salary, a car allowance, and the flexibility to work in a hybrid setting. Join a family-focused team with opportunities for career growth and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Hybrid working

Support for development and progression

Responsibilities

• Identify and appraise land opportunities across the North West region.
• Build and maintain relationships with landowners, agents, and local authorities.
• Lead on initial feasibility, planning assessments, and development appraisals.
• Prepare offers and support negotiations through to acquisition.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams including planning and technical.
• Contribute to pipeline growth aligned with the company’s expansion strategy.

Skills

Experience in land buying or land acquisition

Strong understanding of the land and planning process

Proactive and commercially astute approach

Excellent negotiation, communication and relationship-building skills

UK driving licence

Job description

Land Buyer – Residential Developer Location: North West (Hybrid) Salary: £35,000-£50,000 DOE + Car/Allowance + Bonus

Are you a driven Land Buyer with a strong eye for opportunity and a passion for residential development? We’re recruiting on behalf of a reputable, privately-owned housebuilder known for creating high-quality, desirable homes and delivering well-designed, sustainable communities.

This is a great career move for someone who enjoys spotting and securing land opportunities, building relationships, and seeing developments through from concept to completion.

The Role

As Land Buyer, you will:

• Identify and appraise land opportunities across the North West region

• Build and maintain relationships with landowners, agents, promoters, and local authorities

• Lead on initial feasibility, planning assessments, and development appraisals

• Prepare offers and support negotiations through to acquisition

• Work collaboratively with internal teams including planning, technical, and commercial

• Contribute to pipeline growth aligned with the company’s expansion strategy

About the Developer

Our client is a long-established, family-focused housebuilder with a strong reputation for quality and a healthy land bank. Known for their traditional values, design standards and strong financial stability, they offer a secure and supportive environment with genuine opportunities for career growth.

You’ll join a collaborative and friendly team where success is recognised and progression is encouraged.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in land buying or land acquisition within housebuilding or residential development

• Strong understanding of the land and planning process

• A proactive and commercially astute approach to identifying and securing sites

• Excellent negotiation, communication and relationship-building skills

• UK driving licence

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary & bonus scheme

• Car allowance

• Hybrid / flexible working

• Support for development and progression to more senior roles