Land Buyer
Location: Cleckheaton
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK housebuilder in their search for a Land Buyer to join their regional team based in Cleckheaton.
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious land professional to join an established and respected developer known for delivering high quality residential schemes across the North of England. The successful Land Buyer will play a key role in identifying, assessing, and acquiring land opportunities to support the company's ongoing growth and expansion.
Benefits:
Competitive salary and car allowance
Annual performance related bonus
Pension and private healthcare schemes
25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
Excellent career progression and training opportunities
Supportive and team focused working environment
The Role
As a Land Buyer, you'll be responsible for sourcing and securing new residential development opportunities across West Yorkshire and surrounding areas. Working closely with the Land and Planning teams, you'll manage the full acquisition process from initial appraisal through to offer, and purchase ensuring all sites meet financial and planning objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Identify and evaluate land opportunities for residential development
Conduct detailed financial appraisals and viability assessments
Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, agents, and local authorities
Negotiate land acquisitions and manage transactions to completion
Prepare reports and recommendations for land purchase approval
Work closely with internal planning, technical, and commercial teams to support successful bids
Stay informed on local planning policy and housing market trends
About You
We're seeking a driven and commercially minded Land Buyer with a strong understanding of the UK residential development market. You'll be confident working independently, with excellent communication and negotiation skills and a proactive approach to securing opportunities.
Requirements:
Experience in land buying, land agency, or property development
Strong knowledge of the planning and development process
Ability to assess site feasibility and financial viability
Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Highly organised with strong analytical and problem solving ability
Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel regionally
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well established developer that values initiative, collaboration, and long-term progression. You'll be part of a supportive and ambitious team working on exciting residential projects that shape local communities.
If you're an experienced Land Buyer or a land professional ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment for more information or to apply