Graduate Land Assistant
21 hours ago
Bradford
Graduate Land Assistant Location: Altrincham, Greater Manchester Sector: Residential Housebuilding I am working exclusively with a well-established UK residential housebuilder to recruit a Graduate Land Assistant to join their growing Land team based in Altrincham. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate looking to build a long-term career in land and development within a supportive, high-performing environment. You will receive structured training, mentoring, and exposure to the full land acquisition process, working closely with experienced Land Managers and a Land Director. As a Graduate Land Assistant, you will support the Land team with the identification, assessment and progression of potential residential sites. This is a varied, hands-on role offering genuine development and progression opportunities. Key responsibilities include: * Assisting with the preparation of land bids and bid presentations * Attending site visits and recording site conditions through notes, photos and drone footage * Supporting the legal process of land acquisition and liaising with external solicitors * Briefing and coordinating with external consultants including architects, land agents and planners * Providing administrative support to the Land team * Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications * Liaising with landowners and agents to provide progress updates * Attending land meetings and producing notes or minutes * Supporting monthly reporting requirements To be considered, you will ideally have: * A minimum 2:1 degree in a relevant discipline such as Planning, Property/Real Estate, Quantity Surveying, Construction or similar * Previous experience in a Land or property-related role (advantageous but not essential) * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Good IT skills, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to learn new systems quickly * High attention to detail and strong organisational skills * A proactive, can-do attitude and the confidence to engage with a range of stakeholders * A full UK driving licence * An excellent entry point into a Land career with a respected housebuilder * Structured training and ongoing development support * Clear long-term progression opportunities * A collaborative and supportive team culture If you are a graduate with an interest in land, development and residential property and are looking to build a career in the industry, I would be keen to speak with you. Apply now or contact Neil Ellerton of Penguin Recruitment