Land Buyer

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Land Buyer based in Great Blakenham, England. The role involves managing the land acquisition process, conducting site searches, and preparing development appraisals. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in land buying or a related field. Strong communication skills and IT proficiency are essential. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Life cover and contributory pension

Employee benefits platform with retail discounts

Commitment to professional development

Opportunity with a 5* housebuilder

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field is mandatory.
• Previous experience in land buying or related role is required.
• Understanding of development appraisals is essential.
• Knowledge of planning processes is important.

Responsibilities

• Manage the land acquisition process within the team.
• Conduct detailed site searches for new opportunities.
• Prepare and assess development appraisals.
• Build relationships with landowners and agents.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Report writing

Communication skills

IT proficiency (MS Office)

Motivated and proactive

Education

Relevant degree or postgraduate qualification

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Land Buyer
Location: Great Blakenham, IP6

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Life cover and contributory pension
• Employee benefits platform with retail discounts and wellbeing support
• Clear commitment to professional development and career growth
• Opportunity to work with a 5* housebuilder with a proven track record of success

The role

You will play a key part in identifying, assessing, and acquiring land opportunities, ensuring a healthy pipeline for future developments. The position involves close collaboration with the wider Land, Technical, Planning, and Commercial teams to deliver sites effectively and on time.

• Managing the land acquisition process within the Land team
• Conducting detailed site searches to identify new opportunities
• Appraising both strategic and immediate land opportunities
• Preparing development appraisals and viability assessments
• Undertaking market research and maintaining strong local knowledge
• Building and managing relationships with landowners and agents
• Preparing reports and presenting for internal approvals
• Representing the company in a professional manner at all times

What we’re looking for

• Relevant degree or postgraduate qualification
• Previous experience in land buying or a related role
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of development appraisals
• Knowledge of the planning process
• Excellent report writing and communication skills
• IT proficient (MS Office)
• Full UK driving licence
• Motivated, proactive, and able to work with initiative

How to apply

If you're interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact:

Josh Jones
Email: (url removed)
Tel: (phone number removed)