Junior Land Buyer

Job Description

Are you ambitious, commercially minded and looking to build a career in land acquisition and property?

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We’re working with a growing property business that is looking to appoint Junior Land Buyers to join its land team. This is a fantastic entry-level opportunity for someone who wants to develop a long-term career in land, with full training provided and a clear pathway into a permanent position.

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The role will initially be offered on a 6-month fixed-term/temporary basis, with high performers having the opportunity to progress into a permanent position.

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The Opportunity

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As a Junior Land Buyer, you’ll be responsible for researching and identifying potential development opportunities, with a particular focus on off-market land opportunities.

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You’ll work closely with an experienced Land team, using mapping platforms, planning information and online data to investigate sites, understand constraints and identify opportunities that could support future development.

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No previous land, planning or mapping experience is required — full training will be provided.

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This would suit someone who is analytical, driven and commercially curious, and who wants to build a career in property and land acquisition.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Research and identify potential off-market development sites.

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• Investigate land and development opportunities using mapping, planning and online data sources.

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• Review planning information and key site constraints.

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• Assess the potential of sites and make clear, commercially focused recommendations.

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• Prepare research and findings for presentation to the wider Land team.

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• Maintain accurate site records, mapping information and pipeline data.

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• Work towards agreed activity, performance and output targets.

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• Develop knowledge of land acquisition, planning and the property development process.

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What We're Looking For

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This is an entry-level opportunity, so previous land or property experience isn't essential.

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We're looking for individuals who are:

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• Ambitious and motivated to build a career in land acquisition.

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• Commercially minded and naturally curious.

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• Comfortable researching and analysing information.

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• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.

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• Confident using online research tools and Microsoft Office.

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• Able to communicate findings clearly, both verbally and in writing.

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• Target-driven and motivated by achieving measurable results.

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• Keen to learn and develop within the property sector.

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A degree, qualification or educational background relating to property, planning, geography, real estate, surveying or a similar discipline would be advantageous, but isn't essential.

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Salary & Bonus

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Initial 6-month period: £30,000 basic salary

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Permanent appointment: £40,000 basic salary

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There is also a significant performance-related bonus structure:

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• £500 advance bonus for each qualifying Stage 1A sign-off.

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• £2,500 bonus for each sourced site that subsequently achieves detailed planning consent.

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The Stage 1A incentive is available from the outset and is designed to reward successful sourcing and progression of suitable development opportunities.

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Why Apply?

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• Full training provided — no previous land experience required.

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• Clear progression from Junior Land Buyer into a permanent land role.

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• Opportunity to work alongside experienced land professionals.

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• Exposure to the full development-site sourcing process.

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• Strong earning potential through performance-related bonuses.

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• A genuine opportunity to build a long-term career within land acquisition and property.

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• January start date.

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If you're ambitious, commercially driven and want to get into land acquisition, this could be an excellent opportunity to start your career with a business that is actively investing in its land team.

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Send CV to efan.thomas@penguin recruitment.co.uk

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