Land Buyer / Manager

• Identify and appraise off-market and on-market land and property development opportunities.
• Conduct feasibility studies, financial appraisals, and risk assessments for potential acquisitions.
• Negotiate land transactions, ensuring the best possible terms and structures.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, agents, local authorities, and other key stakeholders.
• Stay up to date with market trends, planning policy changes, and competitor activity to inform acquisition strategy.
• Work collaboratively with teams and consultants, including planning, design, and construction, to maximise development potential.
• Manage the acquisition process from initial site identification through to legal completion.

• Proven experience in land acquisition within the residential property development sector.
• Strong track record in sourcing and securing development opportunities.
• Extensive knowledge of planning policies and land valuation methods.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to structure deals.
• Established network of industry contacts across North London and the Home Counties.
• Ability to work independently and part of a team in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and commercially focused.

Deverell Smith