Senior Land Buyer

Pro Staff Construction; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing housing developer in the UK is seeking a Senior Land Buyer to identify and secure land for residential developments. The ideal candidate will have proven experience, strong negotiation skills, and a network in the South West and Midlands. This role offers a competitive salary and growth potential within a forward-thinking team.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Career progression opportunities

Long-term growth potential

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a Land Buyer or Senior Land Buyer.
• Proven track record in sourcing and securing land opportunities.
• Excellent market knowledge of the South West and Midlands.

Responsibilities

• Identify, negotiate, and secure land opportunities.
• Build relationships with landowners, agents, and authorities.
• Lead appraisals and due diligence on acquisitions.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Market knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

Pro Staff Construction are working with a growing new build housing developer who are looking to strengthen their land team with the appointment of an experienced Senior Land Buyer. With ambitious growth plans and a strong pipeline of residential projects, this is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the business.

The Role:

As a Senior Land Buyer, you will be responsible for leading the identification and acquisition of land opportunities for residential development. You'll bring proven experience, a strong network, and the ability to deliver deals from initial approach through to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively identify, negotiate, and secure land opportunities across the South West and Midlands.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, agents, promoters, and local authorities.
• Lead appraisals, financial modelling, and due diligence on potential acquisitions.
• Prepare and present offers, ensuring commercial viability and alignment with business objectives.
• Work closely with directors, planning, and technical teams to progress acquisitions smoothly into development.
• Keep up to date with planning policy, market conditions, and competitor activity.

Key Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience as a Land Buyer or Senior Land Buyer, ideally with a residential developer.
• Proven track record in sourcing, negotiating, and securing land opportunities.
• Excellent market knowledge and established contacts within the South West and Midlands.
• Strong negotiation, commercial, and communication skills.
• Ambitious, proactive, and able to operate with autonomy.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive and negotiable salary package.
• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking, expanding developer.
• Career progression and long-term growth potential.

If this is a position you would like to know more about, please contact Bradley Salt