Bennett & Game are working with a privately owned and well-established regional housebuilder based in Letchworth, who are seeking a Land Buyer to join their expanding team. With a legacy spanning decades and a strong track record of delivering high-quality developments across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and Cambridgeshire, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business with a reputation for excellence and exciting growth plans.
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The Land Buyer will support the Land Director in sourcing, assessing and acquiring new land opportunities. This will include identifying both on- and off-market land deals, assisting with due diligence, and working closely with planning and technical teams to bring schemes forward. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a land acquisition or planning role with a developer or property company and be seeking their next step within a close-knit and ambitious team.
Land Buyer - Salary & Benefits
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 DOE
Car allowance
BUPA healthcare
4% employee / 8.5% employer pension contribution
22 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + paid Christmas shutdown
Bonus scheme- paid on all sites secured (can provide more info)
Additional benefits to be discussed at interview
Land Buyer - Position Overview
Sourcing and assessing new land opportunities across Hertfordshire and surrounding counties
Conducting initial viability, planning and financial appraisals
Liaising with landowners, agents and consultants to support site acquisition
Assisting with negotiations, legal processes and due diligence
Supporting the planning process where necessary
Land Buyer - Position Requirements
Previous experience in a land or planning role within a housebuilder or developer
Based within 1 hour of Letchworth
Good knowledge of the land market in the local area
Strong commercial acumen and communication skills
Degree in a property, planning or related discipline (desirable)
Full UK driving licence
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Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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