Land Buyer

Job Title: Land Buyer
Location: Great Blakenham, IP6
Salary + Car + Bonus

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK housebuilder renowned for its consistent delivery of high-quality homes and exceptional customer satisfaction. This award-winning 5-star developer is seeking an ambitious and commercially focused Land Buyer to join their growing team based in Great Blakenham.

Why Join This Leading Developer?

This is more than just a job - it''s an opportunity to shape your career within a business that truly values ambition, initiative, and excellence. As a Land Buyer, you''ll play a pivotal role in securing future development sites, with your contributions directly influencing the company''s continued growth and success.

You''ll benefit from:

• Competitive salary with bonus structure
• Life cover & contributory pension
• A high-performing, 5-star rated housebuilder
• Employee benefits platform - discounts, wellbeing support, and more
• Strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and career development

The Role:

As a Land Buyer, you will take the lead on identifying and acquiring new land opportunities. You''ll manage the acquisition process and collaborate with internal teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and to a high standard. Your work will directly feed the business''s development pipeline, providing vital opportunities for ongoing sales and expansion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, assess, and secure new land opportunities through detailed site searches and local market intelligence
• Produce financial development appraisals and feasibility studies
• Lead negotiations with agents and landowners
• Prepare and present reports and recommendations for internal land acquisition approvals
• Collaborate with planning, technical, and commercial teams throughout the acquisition lifecycle
• Conduct regular market research to support land acquisition strategies
• Maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including local authorities and land agents

About You:

• Proven experience in land buying within residential development
• Understanding of planning and development processes
• Commercially astute with the ability to appraise land opportunities
• Strong report writing and presentation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• IT proficient, particularly with Microsoft Office
• Full UK driving licence
• Relevant degree (real estate, planning, surveying, or related discipline preferred)

Apply Today

If you''re ready to take the next step in your land and property career with a top-tier UK developer, we want to hear from you.

To apply or find out more, contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment:
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