Development Surveyor - Interesting Projects

Beach Baker Property Recruitment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Development Surveyor to join their highly regarded Development & Planning team in Bristol. This role offers the chance to engage in impactful projects focused on regeneration and strategic advisory across the South West and beyond. With a competitive salary and benefits, you will play a vital role in advising clients on complex development sites, conducting market research, and producing viability reports. This position not only promises career growth but also the opportunity to make a significant community impact through innovative development solutions.

Benefits

Car allowance

Enhanced private pension

Private medical insurance

Group income protection

Life assurance

Season ticket loan

Retailer discounts

25 days holiday

Employee assistance package

Eye care benefits

Qualifications

• Proven ability to handle complex client instructions.
• Strong client relationship-building and networking skills.

Responsibilities

• Advising on strategy and disposal of complex brownfield sites.
• Conducting research on residential and commercial property markets.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Report Writing

Presentation Skills

Education

Degree-level qualification

RICS qualified

Job description

Beach Baker is exclusively partnering with a leading consultancy to recruit a Development Surveyor in Bristol.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded Development & Planning team, which is part of a national Development and Strategic Advisory business. The team advises clients in both the public and private sectors on a variety of strategic projects, with a strong focus on regeneration initiatives in a mixed-use development context.

These projects include asset repurposing, brownfield development, disposals, urban regeneration, town centre development, urban extensions, new garden settlements, and infrastructure-led development.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the team's work across the South West and South Wales while also contributing to projects in the Midlands, South East, and London as required.

Why Join?

• Career Growth: Be at the centre of a national team with rapid career advancement opportunities.
• Competitive Package: Enjoy a highly competitive salary, car allowance, benefits, and a discretionary bonus.
• Specialised Work: Contribute to diverse aspects of the development sector, including regeneration, planning, and strategic advisory.
• Community Impact: Play a role in shaping communities by providing innovative and profitable advice to clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advising on the strategy and disposal of development sites, with a focus on complex brownfield sites.
• Providing commercial input into master planning processes and delivery strategies, covering land assembly, planning, disposal, and procurement.
• Contributing to property demand and feasibility studies to assess and shape the deliverability of development, regeneration, and repurposing projects.
• Conducting research on residential and commercial property markets to inform market reports and broader insights.
• Producing development appraisals and viability reports for public and private sector clients to inform development and delivery strategies, determine grant funding requirements, or support planning viability assessments.
• Assisting in the procurement and structuring of development agreements and partnerships.
• Supporting advisory work on the design, management, and delivery of regeneration projects.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Proven ability to handle complex client instructions.
• Strong client relationship-building and networking skills.
• Technical competence in relevant areas.
• Knowledge of the real estate industry sector, with specific South West experience beneficial but not essential.

Skills & Personal Qualities:

• Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proactive approach with a drive to succeed.
• Detail-focused and commercially astute.
• A team player with the ability to work independently when required.
• Exceptional report-writing skills.
• Strong presentation skills.

Qualifications:

• Degree-level qualification.
• RICS qualified.

What They Offer:

• A highly respected national practice with a strong reputation in the industry.
• Continuous professional development and learning opportunities.
• A collaborative and inclusive team environment.

Financial Benefits:

• Competitive salary: £30k-£40k basic, plus car allowance and bonus.
• Enhanced private pension and private medical insurance.
• Group income protection and life assurance.
• Season ticket loan and hybrid working options.
• Retailer discounts and ISA company options.
• Employee assistance package and eye care benefits.
• 25 days holiday.

Apply Now:

Take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity. Contact Rupert Stuart-Baker on 07557 978 873 or email your CV to [e-mail]. Don't worry if your CV isn't up-to-date; we will still consider your application.

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