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.
The Role
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:
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Assisting with the preparation of land bids and bid presentations
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Attending site visits and recording site conditions through notes, photos and drone footage
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Supporting the legal process of land acquisition and liaising with external solicitors
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Briefing and coordinating with external consultants including architects, land agents and planners
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Providing administrative support to the Land team
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Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications
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Liaising with landowners and agents to provide progress updates
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Attending land meetings and producing notes or minutes
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Supporting monthly reporting requirements
About You
To be considered, you will ideally have:
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A minimum 2:1 degree in a relevant discipline such as Planning, Property/Real Estate, Quantity Surveying, Construction or similar
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Previous experience in a Land or property-related role (advantageous but not essential)
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Good IT skills, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to learn new systems quickly
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High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
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A proactive, can-do attitude and the confidence to engage with a range of stakeholders
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A full UK driving licence
Why Apply?
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An excellent entry point into a Land career with a respected housebuilder
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Structured training and ongoing development support
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Clear long-term progression opportunities
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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