Development Surveyor - up to Principal level - Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property consultancy is looking for a Surveyor to join their Development Consultancy team in Leeds. Candidates with various levels of experience, from those on their APC journey to established MRICS Surveyors, are welcome. The role involves working on challenging development mandates for public and private sector clients, providing procurement advice, and supporting the development lifecycle. This position offers excellent career progression and exposure to diverse projects in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in development, regeneration, or consultancy within private practice or local authority.
• MRICS or on APC pathway.
• Strong technical capability with Argus and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Working on development consultancy mandates across public and private sectors.
• Providing public sector procurement and compulsory purchase advice.
• Supporting all stages of the development lifecycle.

Skills

Development consultancy

Valuation input

Regeneration projects

Communication skills

Argus

Excel

Education

MRICS or equivalent qualification

Job description

We are partnered with a successful property consultancy to appoint into their Development Consultancy team, following a sustained increase in workload across their regional offices in the North. This is a high-performing, fast-paced environment where ambitious Surveyors thrive, and where you'll gain exposure to a broad mix of public and private sector clients.

The firm has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality advice across viability, S106/CIL, feasibility, development agency and residential valuation work, with an impressive track record of helping clients navigate complex regeneration and development challenges.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a medium-sized, collaborative team working on varied and challenging projects. You'll benefit from close access to supportive colleagues and hands‑on Directors who are involved throughout project cycles. The culture is friendly, entrepreneurial and committed to developing people into well‑rounded property professionals with strong market reputations.

Given current demand, the team is open on level and can accommodate one or two hires between 18 months and c.8 years' experience – from those on their journey towards APC through to recently qualified or established MRICS Surveyors.

Responsibilities

• Working on development consultancy mandates across public and private sectors
• Public sector procurement, compulsory purchase and land assembly advice for town centre and estate regeneration projects
• Supporting work across all stages of the development lifecycle – from strategy and masterplanning to feasibility, funding and delivery
• Running development appraisals and financial modelling
• Providing valuation input where required
• Preparing business cases, fee proposals and tenders
• Assisting with transactions and development agency work
• Regular liaison with clients, planners, architects and wider consultants

Ideal Profile

• Have experience in development, regeneration or consultancy – within a private practice, client‑side role or local authority
• Be MRICS, on your APC pathway, or planning to pursue RICS accreditation
• Bring strong technical capability, including good working knowledge of Argus and Excel
• Possess a solid understanding of the wider property and planning landscape
• Be a confident communicator with clear, well‑structured writing skills

This is a brilliant career move if you want to accelerate your progression, gain meaningful client exposure, and work across a diverse and high-value project pipeline. The team is looking to appoint as soon as they meet the right person – so if you're unsure on fit, please do get in touch for a confidential chat. We also have similar roles with other clients that may be of interest.

Please get in touch with me (Kate) on 0207 478 2523 to discuss and understand more about the role. If you do not hear back within one week, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, but I will retain your details for future roles.

When applying to any role through Cobalt, your CV will never be shared with a client without your prior consent. Apply in confidence below or get in touch with me for a confidential discussion about the position via [e-mail].