Job Title: Strategic Land Buyer Location: Essex An opportunity has arisen with a well-established, privately owned residential developer with a long-standing track record of delivering high-quality, award-winning homes. The business is known for its collaborative approach, strong values, and commitment to sustainable development, working across both private housing and complex partnership-led schemes.This is a key role within the land team, focused on securing a long-term pipeline of residential development opportunities.The RoleAs a Strategic Land Buyer / Manager, you will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and securing unconsented land opportunities to support the business''s future growth. You will work closely with internal technical, planning, and commercial teams, as well as a wide range of external consultants, to promote sites through the planning process and maximise land value.Key ResponsibilitiesIdentify and secure strategic land opportunities for future residential development, primarily via option and promotion agreements.Coordinate land offers, including instructing and reviewing input from planning consultants, engineers, surveyors, and other specialists.Manage relationships with landowners, ensuring clear communication around planning progress, promotion strategy, and key milestones.Develop strong local market knowledge, including planning policy, housing delivery targets, and competitor activity.Work collaboratively with architects, engineers, and cos