Land Buyer or Senior Land Buyer / Manager

Salary/Rate:£60000.00 - £90000.00 per annum + negotiable + competitive
Job Type:Hybrid, Office Based, Site Based
Contract Type:Perm
Town/City:London
County:London
Sector:Land and Planning
Job ref:JN -062025-83809_1749562822
Post Date:10. 06. 2025
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Meet Our Recruiter

Kate Peers-McQueen
Kate Peers-McQueen
Associate Director, Residential Development & Town Planning

About the Role

Are you a driven property professional with a sharp eye for opportunity and a passion for development? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Land Associate / Acquisitions & Development Associate to join a dynamic and entrepreneurial team at the forefront of shaping London's residential landscape.

 

This role offers the chance to lead on acquisitions and steer projects from initial deal sourcing through to disposal-leaving your mark on high-impact developments across Zones 1, 2 and 3.

 

Why This Role?

  • Make an Impact: You'll play a key role in identifying and unlocking value-add opportunities, from conversions and refurbishments to ground-up schemes.
  • Fast-Paced and Rewarding: Work in an agile, fast-moving environment with the ability to exchange within 24-48 hours on the right deals.
  • Full Project Lifecycle Exposure: From sourcing and appraising to planning, delivery, and exit-you'll be involved in it all.
  • Growth-Focused Culture: Enjoy a clear path to progression in a supportive, ambitious setting where your success is recognised and rewarded.

 

What You'll Do:

  • Source and secure prime residential opportunities-on and off-market-leveraging your network and insight.
  • Pinpoint emerging hotspots and regeneration areas through in-depth market research and postcode mapping.
  • Appraise deals with precision, quoting residual land values, build costs, GDV, and risk assessments.
  • Drive planning progress in collaboration with consultants, architects, and local authorities.
  • Oversee refurbishment projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and compliance targets are met.
  • Develop and implement tailored exit strategies to maximise returns-whether through sales or lettings.

 

Who You Are:

  • A commercially minded self-starter with at least 3 years of residential development and acquisition experience in acquiring sites in Central London.
  • Connected and credible-your agent network and borough knowledge give you a competitive edge.
  • Analytical and strategic-you thrive on assessing value and seeing opportunities others miss.
  • Collaborative and resilient-you know how to get the best from teams and external partners.

 

What's in It for You:

  • Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonuses.
  • A vibrant, hands-on role in one of London's most desirable locations.
  • The chance to build your reputation and career across some of the capital's most exciting residential projects.
  • Work alongside ambitious professionals in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.

 

If you do not hear anything back within one week, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, but I will retain your details for future roles.

 

When applying to any role through Cobalt, your CV will never be shared with a client without your prior consent. Apply in confidence below or get in touch with me for a confidential discussion about the position.

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