Land Buyer

Join to apply for the Land Buyer role at Go Construct Overview As a land buyer, you’ll identify and decide which land is appropriate for clients’ construction projects. Responsibilities Identify and visit potential sites for development. Appraise land value and write reports. Negotiate deals with landowners and agents, present ideas at consultation events. Understand planning legislation and work with planning teams to assess suitability. Realise development potential of each plot. Carry out assessments and saturation surveys. Liaise with vendors and external companies for site surveys. Monitor competition. Undertake research and collate information for reports. Manage budgets. How to Become a Land Buyer There are several routes: university degree, apprenticeship, or direct application. Enthusiasm and willingness to learn are often valued over formal qualifications. You may need a CSCS card to work on a construction site. Qualifications and Training Level 4 Land Referencer apprenticeship. Degree in a relevant subject (Geography, Surveying, Property development and valuation, Building surveying, Quantity surveying, Civil engineering). Postgraduate qualification in surveying is an option. Skills Attention to detail and thoroughness. Mathematical and analytical thinking. Initiative and independent working. Excellent verbal communication and English language. Knowledge of building and construction. Computer competence with main software packages. Salary Newly trained land buyers start at £28,000; experienced buyers earn up to £55,000. Salary varies by location, employer, level of responsibility and training route. Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Internship Job Function Purchasing and Supply Chain Industries Construction Location Peterborough, England, United Kingdom Additional Information Referrals increase your chances of interviewing by 2x. #J-18808-Ljbffr