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:
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
About You
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
Why Apply?
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
