Land Buyer

Land Buyer - Housing & Development Land

North West

40,000 - £55,000 + Car / Allowance + Package

We're supporting a growing contractor‑developer with a strong track record across housing and mixed‑use projects as they enter a new phase of strategic growth. With new ownership, new leadership and a clear plan to scale into a nine‑figure business, the land function is now a critical focus, and they're looking for a Land Buyer to help build the future pipeline.

The business is fully funded, with both cash reserves and an acquisition facility in place, giving you the confidence that opportunities can be acted on quickly and deals can genuinely progress.

This role offers genuine autonomy, where you'll support the sourcing, assessment and acquisition of residential and mixed‑use development opportunities across opportunity‑led locations. You'll work closely with highly experienced senior leaders who know how to get schemes over the line, giving you the exposure, guidance and progression pathway to grow quickly.

For the right person, this is a rare opportunity to join early, develop your skills, and step into a role with real influence as the business continues to expand.

Key Responsibilities:

Identify and appraise development opportunities across opportunity‑led regions
Build strong relationships with agents, landowners and promoters
Support negotiations and deal structuring
Assist with technical, planning and commercial due diligence
Prepare offers, appraisals and viability assessments
Work closely with development, commercial and technical teams to shape bids
Support the wider land strategy and help build a sustainable pipeline
Represent the business professionally and credibly across the region

What We're Looking For:

Experience in land acquisition within housebuilding, development, partnerships or agency
Strong understanding of planning, viability and development constraints
Good geographic awareness and ability to operate across opportunity‑led locations
Confident communicator able to build relationships quickly
Commercially aware, numerate and able to support appraisals
Proactive, ambitious and ready to grow into a more senior land role
Able to work with autonomy while being part of a high‑performing team

What's in it for You:

£40,000 - £55,000 basic salary
Car or car allowance
Clear progression into Land Manager and Senior Land roles
High autonomy and responsibility
Direct access to senior leadership
Opportunity to join a business early in its growth journey
A role where your work will genuinely shape the future pipeline
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed