Job Description

Specialist Consultant – Residential Land & Capital Markets

Role Overview Foxtons is looking for an ambitious and motivated professional to join our niche division focused on the divestment of residential development sites and investment assets. As a member of our Residential Development & Investments group, you will be instrumental in pinpointing and transacting investment prospects for an extensive client base, including residential developers, house builders, Build to Rent (BtR) providers, SMEs, institutional capital, family offices, and specialist real estate funds. Our department is dedicated to providing premier advisory services and cultivating enduring partnerships.

Core Accountabilities

Detect emerging land prospects and uphold meticulous data logs.
Cultivate and preserve robust professional ties with a diverse client network.
Procure and win fresh commercial mandates.
Manage incoming queries, aggregate site intelligence, and facilitate offer generation.
Navigate transactions from the initial agreement phase through to a successful legal exchange and final completion.

Candidate Profile

Meticulous attention to detail paired with a self-starting methodology.
Possesses a foundational grasp of land conveyance and investment disposals, including mixed-use assets.
An entrepreneurial mindset with a commitment to continuous professional growth.
Tech-literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office, Search Land, Co-star, local planning portals, and industry-standard tools.
Articulate and persuasive communication capabilities.

Remuneration and Perks

Competitive foundational pay.
Commission structure based on individual output.
Collective annual performance incentive.
Fully expensed corporate vehicle and mobile device.
Defined pathways for significant professional advancement.
Energetic corporate environment with a structured incentives program.
Superior corporate parental leave provisions.

Job Data Table

Category	Details
Company Name	Foxtons
Location	London, United Kingdom
Locality	Residential Development & Investments
Country	United Kingdom
City	London
Region	London & Home Counties
Job Type	Full-time
Salaries	Base Salary + Individual Commission + Team Bonus
Experience Level	Junior/Intermediate with Land/Investment Knowledge
Travel	Frequent (Company Car Provided)
Language	English
Benefits	Company Car, iPhone, Enhanced Parental Leave, Volunteering PTO

Skills & Competency Table

Key Skill	Level
Land Identification	Advanced
Investment Sales (BtR/SME)	Intermediate
Property Software (Co-star/Search Land)	Advanced
Planning Portal Navigation	Intermediate
Transaction Management	Advanced
Relationship Building	Expert

Salaries Pay Calculator Table

Annual Salary	Bonus	Total Compensation	Notes
Competitive Base	Team Bonus	Base + Commission + Bonus	Commission is individual performance-related.
Included	Included	OTE (On-Target Earnings)	Total package includes car and phone benefits.

Job Summary

This role within Foxtons’ specialist investment team involves identifying and selling residential land and development opportunities across London. You will manage the full transaction lifecycle, from sourcing sites to completion, while building relationships with institutional funds and developers. It requires a proactive individual comfortable with industry-leading property technology and planning data.

FAQs

What types of clients will I work with? You will engage with a broad range of clients including institutional funds, family offices, Build to Rent operators, and house builders.

Are there specific technical tools I need to know? Proficiency in Search Land, Co-star, and Council Planning Portals is highly valued for this role.

Does this role involve travel? Yes, identifying land opportunities requires mobility, which is why a fully paid company car is provided.

Is there a team-based reward system? In addition to individual commission, there is an annual team bonus to reward collective success.

What is Foxtons’ community impact? The company supports local charities, offers paid time off for volunteering, and partners with the Single Homeless Project.

Expert Analysis

In 2026, London’s residential market is heavily driven by Build to Rent and SME development. This Foxtons role is strategically positioned at the “front end” of the property lifecycle. Success requires more than salesmanship; it demands technical literacy in planning portals to uncover off-market land value before it hits the open market.

Location & Logistics Guide

The role is headquartered in London, covering all 32 boroughs. Logistics involve frequent site visits and meetings with developers. Using Foxton’s 50+ office network provides a significant geographical advantage for local market intelligence. A company car and iPhone are essential tools for this highly mobile, field-based position. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London

Career Path

An Investment Broker at Foxtons can progress into Senior Consultant or Director roles within the Residential Development division. Given the exposure to institutional funds and SMEs, successful individuals often transition into specialized Land Acquisition roles for major developers or move into Capital Markets advisory within global real estate firms.

To apply for this job please visit careers.foxtons.co.uk.