Land Researcher
- Crewe, Cheshire
- Permanent
- £35-£40k per annum (+ bonus)
Job Title: Land Researcher
Location: Crewe, Cheshire
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £35-40k per annum (+ bonus)
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?
- 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
About Muller Property Group
Muller Property Group is a privately owned land promotion and development company with over 25 years’ experience delivering residential, later living and care home developments across England and Wales.
We specialise in identifying land opportunities and promoting sites through the planning process, working closely with landowners, local authorities and development partners to unlock development potential.
