Assistant Development Surveyor

Penguin Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary consultancy in the UK is seeking an Assistant Development Surveyor to support the delivery of diverse development projects. This role provides an exciting opportunity to work on residential and commercial projects while offering professional growth and development. Key responsibilities include identifying development opportunities, conducting site assessments, and preparing viability assessments. The ideal candidate is proactive, a strong communicator, and holds a RICS-accredited degree. A hybrid working policy is included among benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy

Flexible annual leave

Health Shield cash plan

Professional qualification support

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Must be enthusiastic and adaptable.
• Strong desire to develop within the profession.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify new development opportunities through research.
• Conduct initial site due diligence assessments.
• Prepare development viability assessments.

Skills

Proactive communication

Networking abilities

Research skills

Education

RICS-accredited degree

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Development Surveyor
Location: Sidcup

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy in the appointment of an Assistant Development Surveyor.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and motivated individual to join a dynamic and growing development team, working on a wide range of residential, commercial and strategic land projects across the South of England.

The Role

As Assistant Development Surveyor, you will support the delivery of development projects from early planning stages through to completion. The role offers excellent exposure to viability, planning strategy, land promotion and development management, alongside clear progression and professional support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Identifying new development opportunities through research and networking
• Undertaking initial site due diligence to assess development potential and constraints
• Compiling comparable cost and sales data to inform development appraisals and market analysis
• Preparing and supporting development viability assessments
• Interpreting data from multiple sources to support evidence-based studies, including residential and care needs assessments, employment land reviews, green belt studies and infrastructure assessments
• Assisting with the promotion of strategic land opportunities
• Maintaining diary systems for Local Authority consultation deadlines
• Inputting into Development Consent Orders and associated documentation
• Supporting the preparation of strategy and policy documents, masterplans and supplementary planning documents
• Reviewing design options, layouts and technical documentation to optimise development outcomes
• Supporting the preparation and negotiation of competitive development proposals
• Assisting with valuations and advising on development finance for commercial and residential schemes
• Supporting project management activities, including programmes, risk registers and reporting
• Coordinating multidisciplinary teams and assisting with client briefing notes and board reports

About You

The successful candidate will be:

• Enthusiastic, proactive and adaptable, with a strong desire to develop within the profession
• A clear and confident communicator, both written and verbal
• Educated to degree level in a RICS-accredited degree
• In possession of a full UK driving licence (preferred)

Benefits & Initiatives

The consultancy offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• Hybrid working policy
• Flexible annual leave (buy, sell and carry over)
• Health Shield cash plan
• Incentive scheme and long service awards
• Professional qualification support
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Annual season ticket loan
• Generous maternity and paternity pay
• Regular company initiatives and social benefits

About the Company

Our client is a top-40, privately owned, multi-disciplinary consultancy with over 40 years of experience delivering design and consultancy services across the built environment. Known for its collaborative culture and open-door policy, the business places genuine value on staff development, innovation and quality outcomes that improve the places people live and work.

Interested?

For applications, or for more information regarding this opportunity, please send your up-to-date CV to Josh Jones at (url removed) or call (phone number removed)