Development Surveyor or Senior

Cobalt Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Development Surveyor to join their expanding residential development consultancy. This role offers hands-on client exposure and the chance to work on high-profile projects alongside experienced professionals. You will be involved in delivering expert advice, preparing appraisals, and managing project profitability, contributing to a strong team culture while mentoring junior colleagues. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to advance their career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential or mixed-use development consultancy.
• Strong understanding of viability, planning, and development appraisal.

Responsibilities

• Support client delivery across development consultancy and viability work.
• Prepare appraisals, reports, and manage project profitability.

Skills

Development Consultancy

Client Management

Market Analysis

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Presentation Skills

Education

Degree in Real Estate or related field

MRICS qualified or working towards

Tools

Argus Developer

Excel

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Recruitment Consultant specialising in Residential Development

Our client, a market leading real estate advisory firm, is expanding its residential development consultancy. The team provides expert advice to both public and private sector clients, delivering a wide range of services including development agency, viability assessments, market analysis, and strategic consultancy. Working closely with internal commercial, planning, and agency teams, the team advises public and private sector clients on development agency, viability, and consultancy matters, with a focus on major mixed-use schemes and sectors such as PBSA, Build-to-Rent, and Co-living.

They are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Development Surveyor with experience in residential or mixed-use development consultancy. The role offers hands-on client exposure, involvement in high-profile projects, and the opportunity to work collaboratively with commercial, planning, and agency teams. Ideal for someone looking to develop within a market-leading Living platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Support client delivery across development consultancy, agency, and viability work
• Act as a main point of contact for clients, providing updates and technical advice
• Prepare appraisals, reports, and support pitches and presentations
• Manage budgets, billing, and project profitability
• Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants
• Contribute to team business development and profile-raising activities
• Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to a strong team culture

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree-qualified (Real Estate or related field)
• MRICS qualified (or working towards)
• Background in general practice with a focus on development or agency
• Strong understanding of viability, planning (S106/CIL), and development appraisal
• Knowledge of PBSA, BTR, Co-living, and wider Living sectors
• Confident communicator with strong analytical, commercial, and presentation skills
• Proficient in Argus Developer, Excel, and other relevant software

This really is a brilliant opportunity and will be a springboard forward in your career. You will be working alongside experienced professionals and have exposure to a broad range of projects.

Please apply here or give me (Adaora) a call to discuss. My client is looking to find the right candidate as soon as possible – so if in doubt, do get in touch. I also have other clients and roles that may be of interest.

If you do not hear anything back within one week, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, but I will retain your details for future roles.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Strategy/Planning, Design, and Project Management

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