Graduate Land Assistant in Manchester

Overview

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

• 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