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