Strategic Land Buyer

Persimmon Homes; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK house builder is seeking a Strategic Land Buyer to identify and evaluate land opportunities. This role involves managing relationships with stakeholders and providing project management skills. Join a dynamic team and explore your potential with industry-leading training and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Contributory pension

Life cover

Healthcare

Bonus

Qualifications

• Knowledge of planning system and local housing market.
• Experience in a similar role within a housebuilder or consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate strategic land opportunities.
• Manage relationships with landowners and external consultants.
• Provide financial reporting and land appraisal skills.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Strategic Land Buyer

Location: Great Blakenham, IP6

From the commitment we pour into our homes to the support we provide for careers, a role at Persimmon is a springboard for Building Your New Possible. Discover new opportunities to grow, learn new skills, and unlock your potential.

We are Persimmon Homes, a FTSE 100 listed company and a leading UK house builder serving local communities across the UK, delivering around 10,000 homes annually. We operate 29 businesses across England, Wales, and Scotland, with three house-building brands and three off-site manufacturing facilities.

We are looking for talented individuals like you. This could be your opportunity to start Building Your New Possible.

What is the role?

We are recruiting a Strategic Land Buyer/Manager to join our Land Teams in the Suffolk and Anglia Regions, covering the East Anglia area. This role reports to the Land Department.

The main purpose is to identify and evaluate strategic unconsented land opportunities based on company criteria, and assist in the planning, technical, and financial appraisal of sites. Develop knowledge of local housing markets, competitor activities, and regional planning contexts to support the land team in maintaining a steady land supply for the regional business.

The Role Will Include

• Identifying strategic land opportunities for future residential development sites for the company to promote under option agreements.
• Coordinating information for site offers and collating data from external consultants and internal departments to ensure timely offers and a strong land bank.
• Managing external consultants to promote and oversee the strategic land bank.
• Building and maintaining excellent relationships with landowners, keeping them informed about site promotion and planning applications under the terms of the option agreement.
• Developing knowledge of land agents and the local planning environment, building relationships to find new land opportunities and give the company a competitive edge.
• Collaborating with in-house and external architects, engineers, and surveyors to optimize profits and keep costs minimal.
• Providing negotiation, project management, financial reporting, and detailed land appraisal skills to meet deadlines and targets while maintaining high standards.
• Occasionally deputizing for the Land Manager to support and assist the team.

What experience, qualifications, and skills are we looking for?

• Knowledge of the planning system, policies, and spatial strategies.
• Familiarity with Local Planning Authorities, the geographic area, and the local housing market.
• Experience in a similar role within a housebuilder, promoter, consultancy, or local authority is advantageous.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to represent the company well with landowners and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs is essential.
• Valid UK driving license.

What's in it for you?

The Salary & Benefits package includes:

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Company car or car allowance
• Contributory pension
• Life cover
• Healthcare
• Bonus

Persimmon offers a Hybrid Working Policy allowing staff, upon completing probation, to apply for home working up to 2-3 days per week.

Join us to explore your future, realize your potential through industry-leading training, and follow clear career paths. Persimmon is a place where hard work and team spirit lead to variety, satisfaction, and rewards. Be your best and go beyond your perceived limits. If this sounds like the place for you, apply today and start Building Your New Possible.

Persimmon is a proud sponsor of Team GB.

No agencies, please — we do not accept speculative CVs.

Persimmon is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We aim for our workforce to reflect all sections of society and our customers, ensuring each employee feels respected and able to give their best.

If you have questions about the job or application process, please contact us at [contact information].