Land and Planning Analyst
4 days ago
Southend-on-Sea
Shape the future of land before anyone else sees it. If you enjoy spotting value where others don’t, analysing planning potential, and working with land at the earliest possible stage, this role offers genuine influence, responsibility and progression. You will be the first Land and Planning Analyst within the business, making this an ideal role for someone who wants visibility, ownership and the chance to build something meaningful. About the Company Our client is an established specialist mortgage brokerage operating across the UK, working closely with developers, investors and landowners to deliver tailored financing solutions for complex property and land‑led projects. The business supports clients at the earliest stages of opportunity identification, where informed advice and strategic insight can unlock significant value. About the Role As a Land and Planning Analyst, you will sit at the very front end of the land acquisition process. Your analysis will directly influence which sites are pursued, promoted or transacted. You will research land opportunities, assess planning viability, and produce clear, commercial summaries for senior decision‑makers. This is an analytical, investigative role with real commercial impact and exposure to the full lifecycle of land sourcing and planning. Key Responsibilities • Proactively search for land opportunities using mapping tools, planning portals, databases and local authority websites, • Identify plots with development or resale potential, including underutilised or overlooked land, • Analyse local planning policies, zoning, constraints and emerging council plans, • Assess viability including planning risk, deliverability and value potential, • Produce concise reports and recommendations for senior land buyers and planners, • Support land promotion strategies and, where required, planning applications, • Maintain organised records of land searches, assessments and opportunities Skills & Experience • Background or strong interest in land, planning, surveying or property analysis, • Understanding of the UK planning system and how local authority plans operate, • Highly analytical with strong attention to detail, • Confident using mapping tools, planning portals and research databases, • Commercially aware with the ability to assess risk versus opportunity, • Strong written communication skills with experience producing clear summaries, • Self‑motivated and comfortable working with autonomy in a growing business Package & Benefits • Salary of £35,000, • Full‑time, permanent position, • Office‑based 3 days per week, • Early‑stage role with genuine progression opportunity Why Apply? From day one, you will play an integral role in shaping commercial decisions, land acquisitions and the wider growth of the business. For someone looking to build a long‑term career in land sourcing, planning or development, this role offers an exceptional platform for progression and impact. If you are analytical, commercially minded and passionate about land and planning, this is a position where your work will genuinely make a difference.