Associate Surveyor - PBSA Specialist London Capital Markets

Bidwells LLP; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Camden Town seeks a dynamic Capital Markets Surveyor to join their Operational Living team. You'll advise on acquisition and disposal of investment assets while conducting financial modelling and client relationship management. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of the operational living market, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in tools like Excel and Argus. We value an innovative culture and offer a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Group bonus scheme

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical cover

Lifestyle discounts

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of operational living markets like PBSA.
• Proven fee earner track record in real estate.
• High proficiency in Excel and investment analysis.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on acquisition and disposal of assets.
• Conduct financial modelling and investment appraisals.
• Prepare investment memoranda and market reports.

Skills

Financial modelling

Investment analysis

Client management

Communication

Analytical skills

Numeracy

Tools

Excel

Argus

CoStar

Radius

Job description

Overview

An exciting Surveyor opportunity has arisen with exposure to high-profile transactions and clients, whilst working in a supportive and collaborative team environment. The Capital Markets Team at Bidwells specialises in consultancy for clients in the Rental Living space, including developers and investors. We work on Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA), Build to Rent, Co-living, Single Family Housing, and Later Living sectors, providing expert insights and research to guide and optimize residential development projects. We are seeking a dynamic and commercially astute Capital Markets Surveyor to join our growing Operational Living team. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of real estate investment, operational assets, and student housing, advising institutional investors, developers, and operators on acquisitions, disposals, and strategic capital deployment.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on the acquisition and disposal of operational living investment assets across the UK.
• Conduct detailed financial modelling and investment appraisals, including yield analysis, IRR, and sensitivity testing.
• Prepare and present high-quality investment memoranda, pitch documents, and market reports.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with institutional investors, REITs, private equity firms, and developers.
• Monitor market trends, transactional activity, and regulatory changes affecting the operational living sectors.
• Collaborate with valuation, planning, development, and research teams to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Support the origination and execution of forward-funding and forward-purchase deals.
• Ability to originate own buy/sell transactions.

Key Requirements

• Strong understanding of the operational living markets (e.g., PBSA, co-living, BTR, senior living).
• Proven fee earner track record.
• Proven experience in real estate financial modelling and investment analysis.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong client-facing experience and ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Highly numerate, analytical, and detail-oriented.
• High proficiency in Excel, Argus, and property databases (e.g., CoStar, Radius).
• Experience working on cross-border transactions or with international investors.
• Familiarity with ESG considerations in operational real estate.
• Knowledge of operational living demand dynamics.

About Bidwells

Bidwells remains a privately-owned, independent Partnership with an inclusive, entrepreneurial culture. We give our people autonomy and take the time to listen.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and group bonus scheme.
• Comprehensive Benefits: pension (up to 8% matched), 28 days holiday (+ bank holidays) as a minimum, birthday off, car allowance or company car (role dependent), private medical cover, paid sabbaticals, lifestyle discounts and perks.
• Professional Development: study support and paid professional memberships.
• Innovative Culture: be part of a forward-thinking team at the forefront of industry trends.