Land Researcher

Land Researcher
Location: Crewe, Cheshire
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum
About the role:
To support our expanding land pipeline, we are seeking to appoint a Land Researcher to join our land acquisition team.
The Land Researcher will play a key role at the very start of the land acquisition process, identifying potential development opportunities for both residential and care home schemes.
The role is office based and involves using land intelligence software to identify suitable sites, researching land ownership, and coordinating landowner outreach.
Opportunities identified will be passed to our team of Land Directors, who will then lead negotiations with landowners and progress sites through to acquisition.
What you’ll be doing:
Site Identification
Identify potential residential and care development opportunities across target regions.
Use Landstack and Caterwood mapping software to identify suitable land and property.
Assess site characteristics including size, location and surrounding context.
Planning & Site Research
Review planning policy, Local Plans and planning history.
Identify areas suitable for residential and specialist accommodation development.
Undertake initial constraint checks including planning designations and flood risk.
Landowner Research
Identify land ownership through Land Registry and other sources.
Compile site ownership details and supporting research for the land team.
Landowner Communication
Prepare and send landowner approach letters.
Manage and track responses from landowners.
Coordinate and arrange meetings between landowners and Land Directors.
Pipeline Management
Maintain and update the company’s land opportunity database.
Track opportunities from identification through to landowner engagement.
Prepare site summaries and briefing notes for Land Directors.
What are we looking for?
Essential
Strong research and analytical skills
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
Strong written communication skills
Good IT and database skills
Desirable
Experience using Landstack, Caterwood or similar mapping software
Knowledge of the UK planning system
Experience in property, planning or land acquisition
Degree in planning, geography, real estate or related field
Bonus Structure:
The role includes a performance-based bonus, linked to:
Number of new site opportunities identified
Number of landowner meetings arranged
Sites progressing to exchange
This structure rewards the successful generation of opportunities that convert into deals for the business.
Why Join Us?
At Muller Property Group, you’ll be part of an ambitious and growing company with a clear strategy for expansion.
Performance-related bonus
Opportunity to work within an experienced land and development team
Exposure to residential and care home development projects
Clear career progression within the land acquisition team
What We Offer:
Salary of £35,000 – £40,000 per annum
25 days holiday + bank holidays (with leave increasing with tenure)
38.5-hour week – Full-time permanent role
Early finish on Fridays
Summer and EOY Parties, and team socials
Pension Scheme and incentive package
Free on-site parking
Long service awards, including additional holiday entitlement
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this Muller Property Group, please do not hesitate to apply