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Senior Development Surveyor

Michael Page (UK)

West of England

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 70,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An exciting opportunity awaits with a forward-thinking local authority in the West of England. This role involves managing a variety of development projects, ensuring alignment with council objectives while delivering cost-effective solutions. You'll be instrumental in negotiating terms for acquisitions and disposals, working closely with stakeholders to drive successful outcomes. If you're passionate about community development and have a knack for building relationships, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the region. Join a dynamic team and contribute to the growth and prosperity of the local area!

Significant operational experience in a large organization delivering similar services.
Ability to build positive relationships with Council-wide contacts.

Manage development projects and provide advice on promotion opportunities.
Negotiate commercial terms for new disposals and acquisitions.

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Relevant Professional Qualification

A great opportunity to work for an exciting unitary council
Great Salary!

About Our Client

South Gloucestershire Council is the local authority of South Gloucestershire, a local government district in the ceremonial county of Gloucestershire, England, covering an area to the north of the city of Bristol. The council is a unitary authority, being a district council which also performs the functions of a county council; it is independent from Gloucestershire County Council. Since 2017 the council has been a member of the West of England Combined Authority.

Job Description

You will undertake development work including the investigation of opportunities to promote the use of land, in line with Council objectives. You will have an emphasis on a commercial return and providing a cost effective, professional development management service to the council whilst achieving best value on all property transactions.

You will manage a range of development projects and provide advice on promotion opportunities, new acquisitions and disposals to support the development programme.
You will assist the process of appointing consultants working with the procurement team to progress and implement property development proposals.
You will negotiate commercial terms relating to new disposals, acquisitions and other development related agreements.
You will manage and influence stakeholders including community groups in the progression of projects.
You will be responsible for reporting and managing capital expenditure in delivering development projects in accordance with the council's objectives.

The Successful Applicant

You will have significant operational experience within a large organisation, delivering similar services.
You will hold a relevant professional qualification or will have equivalent relevant professional experience.
You will be able to build positive relationships with Council-wide contacts and partner organisations.
You will have experience of managing and motivating staff to achieve organisational objectives.
You will be able to oversee projects and work programmes.

You will be able to show excellent verbal and written communication by being able to understand and explain complex information to technical and non-technical audiences.

What's on Offer

Great opportunity to work at an exciting local authority.

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