Land Buyer

City Site Solutions Ltd; Teynham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential development company is seeking a Land Buyer to identify potential development sites, negotiate with landowners, and assess land values. You'll work closely with planning teams to understand legislation and prepare necessary reports while managing budgets and conducting market research. Strong negotiation skills and a thorough understanding of development processes are essential for success in this role. The position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to exciting projects in the development field.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and visiting sites for potential development.
• Appraising a site to establish land value and writing reports.
• Negotiating deals with landowners and agents.

Job description

A residential Developer is looking for a Land Buyer to join their team.

Responsibilities:

• Identifying and visiting sites for potential development
• Appraising a site to establish land value and writing reports on your findings
• Negotiating deals with both landowners and agents, and presenting ideas at consultation events
• Understanding planning legislation and working closely with planning teams to assess suitability for development and the likelihood of achieving permission for a variety of developments
• Realising the development potential of a plot of land
• Carrying out assessments
• Liaising with vendors and external companies to arrange site surveys
• Providing survey companies with all relevant site information
• Monitoring competition
• Carrying out saturation surveys and other site identification tasks
• Undertaking research and collating information for reports as directed
• Managing budgets
• Conducting market research
• Collaborating with architects, planners and consultants
• Preparing and submitting planning applications