Land Buyer – Residential Developer
Based in Sittingbourne | Covering Essex & London
£75,000 + Car Allowance
Are you an experienced Land Buyer with a strong track record in identifying and acquiring residential development opportunities?
Do you have valuable connections with Housing Associations across Essex and London?
Hill McGlynn is proud to be working in partnership with a highly regarded residential developer who is looking to appoint a Land Buyer to join their dynamic and growing team, based out of their Sittingbourne office.
The Role:
As a Land Buyer, you will play a crucial role in the continued growth of the business by sourcing and securing land opportunities suitable for residential development. You will focus on key target areas across Essex and London, identifying both on- and off-market sites, assessing viability, and negotiating acquisitions.
You’ll be supported by an experienced senior team and be given the autonomy to build and manage a successful land pipeline. This role is ideal for a motivated land professional who thrives on deal-making and has an established network in the region.
Key Responsibilities:
Identify, appraise, and secure residential land opportunities across Essex and London
Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, agents, promoters, and housing associations
Manage the acquisition process from initial identification through to completion
Prepare financial appraisals and feasibility studies to support land offers
Negotiate heads of terms and support legal processes for acquisition
Collaborate closely with the planning, technical, and commercial teams Experience & Background:
Proven experience in a land acquisition role within the residential development sector
A strong network of contacts in Essex and/or London, including Housing Associations (highly advantageous)
Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
Understanding of the UK planning system and development process
Self-motivated, commercially astute, and target-driven Package:
Base Salary: £75,000
Car Allowance
Supportive and progressive working environment with a leading developer Apply Now:
If you're a driven Land Buyer with the ability to unlock land opportunities and want to be part of a company with serious growth ambitions, please apply today by submitting your CV