Land Buyer

TipTopJob; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK housebuilder is seeking a Land Buyer to support residential developments in Cleckheaton. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and acquiring land opportunities, conducting financial assessments, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Key qualifications include experience in land buying and excellent negotiation skills. This role offers competitive benefits including a salary, car allowance, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and car allowance

Annual performance related bonus

Pension and private healthcare schemes

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent career progression and training opportunities

Supportive and team focused working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in land buying, land agency, or property development.
• Strong knowledge of the planning and development process.
• Ability to assess site feasibility and financial viability.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel regionally.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate land opportunities for residential development.
• Conduct detailed financial appraisals and viability assessments.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, agents, and local authorities.
• Negotiate land acquisitions and manage transactions to completion.

Skills

Land buying experience

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving ability

Job description

Location: Cleckheaton

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK housebuilder in their search for a Land Buyer to join their regional team based in Cleckheaton.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious land professional to join an established and respected developer known for delivering high quality residential schemes across the North of England. The successful Land Buyer will play a key role in identifying, assessing, and acquiring land opportunities to support the companys ongoing growth and expansion.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and car allowance
• Annual performance related bonus
• Pension and private healthcare schemes
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Excellent career progression and training opportunities
• Supportive and team focused working environment

The Role

As a Land Buyer, youll be responsible for sourcing and securing new residential development opportunities across West Yorkshire and surrounding areas. Working closely with the Land and Planning teams, youll manage the full acquisition process from initial appraisal through to offer, and purchase ensuring all sites meet financial and planning objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate land opportunities for residential development
• Conduct detailed financial appraisals and viability assessments
• Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, agents, and local authorities
• Negotiate land acquisitions and manage transactions to completion
• Prepare reports and recommendations for land purchase approval
• Work closely with internal planning, technical, and commercial teams to support successful bids
• Stay informed on local planning policy and housing market trends

About You

Were seeking a driven and commercially minded Land Buyer with a strong understanding of the UK residential development market. Youll be confident working independently, with excellent communication and negotiation skills and a proactive approach to securing opportunities.

Requirements

• Experience in land buying, land agency, or property development
• Strong knowledge of the planning and development process
• Ability to assess site feasibility and financial viability
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Highly organised with strong analytical and problem solving ability
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel regionally

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well established developer that values initiative, collaboration, and long:term progression. Youll be part of a supportive and ambitious team working on exciting residential projects that shape local communities.

If youre an experienced Land Buyer or a land professional ready to take the next step in your career, wed love to hear from you.

Contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment for more information or