Land Buyer

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

Job summary

A reputable residential developer is seeking a Land Buyer to identify land opportunities in the North West. This role offers a competitive salary of £35,000-£50,000 plus car allowance and bonuses, with hybrid working. The ideal candidate will have experience in land acquisition and strong negotiation skills, contributing to the company's expansion strategy. Join a supportive team focused on quality and career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Car allowance

Hybrid/flexible working

Support for career development

Qualifications

• Experience in land buying or acquisition within housebuilding or residential development.
• Strong understanding of the land and planning process.
• A proactive, commercially astute approach to identifying and securing sites.
• UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Collaborate with internal teams including planning, technical, and commercial.

Skills

Land buying experience

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Commercial awareness

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