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Land Assistant

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West yorkshire, United kingdom

Freelance

15-02-2026

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Skills

Monitoring Market research Networking Research Analytical Skills

Job Specifications

Are you a driven individual looking to carve out a career in the fast:paced world of residential land acquisition? We are looking for a Land Assistant to join our Leeds:based team.

In this role, you wont just be crunching numbers; youll be on the front lines identifying the next big development sites across Yorkshire. Youll work closely with our Land Manager to navigate the planning system, build relationships with agents, and help us turn plots into homes.

Key Responsibilities

Site Identification: Using GIS mapping and local plan data to identify potential residential development opportunities.

Due Diligence: Assisting in the preparation of land appraisals and financial viability models.

Market Research: Monitoring local housing market trends, competitor activity, and resale values.

Networking: Building and maintaining a database of land agents, local authorities, and landowners.

Reporting: Preparing internal board papers and presentation packs for site acquisitions.

What Were Looking For

The Credentials: A degree in Real Estate, Planning, or a related field (Geography/Business) is preferred, but we value grit and local knowledge just as much.

The Mindset: You are proactive, curious, and possess a hunter mentality when it comes to finding opportunities.

Analytical Skills: Comfortable with Excel and able to interpret complex data.

Local Knowledge: A solid understanding of the Leeds/West Yorkshire geography and planning landscape.

Clean Driving License: Essential for site visits across the region.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

About the Company

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