Graduate Land & Development Surveyor

Bidwells; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage employer

Generous holiday entitlement

Birthday off work

Private medical cover

Job summary

Bidwells is inviting applications for a Graduate Land & Development Surveyor at our Cambridge head office. You will work with experienced professionals advising landowners and developers across the East of England, supporting appraisals, reports and planning advice from day one.

You will learn development valuation, planning, APC preparation and client delivery while collaborating across Residential, Planning, Commercial and Operational Living teams. A strong 2:1 and IT competence are essential.

Qualifications

• 2:1 in a relevant, RICS-accredited degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist with identifying residential development land opportunities and valuations.

Skills

IT skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Can-do attitude

Energetic

Education

RICS-accredited degree (Estate Management, Planning & Development)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

OneNote

Outlook

Job description

Bidwells Land & Development team are searching for a motivated and ambitious Graduate Land & Development Surveyor to join our growing team at our Head Office in Cambridge.

As part of our highly regarded Land & Development team, you'll work alongside experienced professionals advising landowners, developers, institutional investors and corporate clients across the Eastern Region and beyond. From identifying development opportunities to helping maximise land and property values, you'll gain exposure to a diverse range of projects and property sectors from day one.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your expertise in residential development consultancy, supporting the delivery of appraisals, reports and strategic advice for a wide variety of clients. You'll build a strong understanding of development valuation, the planning system and the factors that drive successful land and property transactions.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across our Residential, Planning, Commercial and Operational Living teams, you'll benefit from a broad and well-rounded learning experience while developing the skills needed for a successful career in surveying and development consultancy.

If you're eager to learn, passionate about property and looking to make an impact within a supportive and forward-thinking team, we'd love to hear from you!

What you’ll be doing

• Carrying out research and valuations to develop lines of enquiry and identifying residential development land opportunities.
• Co-ordinating the collation and distribution of documentation for tenders and sales particulars.
• Undertaking marketing of single-build plots and small development sites whilst assisting the marketing and sale of larger sites.
• Drafting reports to advise clients on cooperation agreements, option agreements, conditional contracts and general planning advice.
• Carrying out viewings at development sites.
• Creating and maintaining a database of residential development opportunities, together with a database of comparable sales transactions.
• Preparing presentations to both landowners and developers, promoting Bidwells' services with the aim of winning planning and development work for the firm.
• Utilise and maintain contacts on our centralised system – HubSpot.
• Identifying and promoting opportunities for other Bidwells services associated with land development and in particular, securing New Homes instructions and work for other divisions.
• Maintaining APC diary and undertaking all necessary work in connection with the APC timetable and requirements.
• Providing administrative support to the team to ensure relevant paperwork and client files are kept up to date.

You'll have the opportunity to grow alongside us, and we're committed to supporting your progress every step of the way. We'll provide extensive assistance with the RICS APC, where our strong first-time pass rate speaks for itself.

You'll also join our two-year graduate development program, designed to enhance your personal effectiveness, commercial and financial acumen, and client delivery skills. This program will help you build a robust foundation for a successful career in the property sector, taking you beyond your current technical expertise.

About You

• 2:1 in a relevant, RICS accredited degree within Estate Management, Planning and Development or similar/equivalent.
• Passionate about Real Estate and Development.
• Awareness and understanding of issues affecting the economy.
• Strong IT skills, specifically with Microsoft packages including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote & Outlook.
• Good interpersonal communication, both verbal and written.
• Excellent attention to detail, along with being a flexible and adaptable team player.
• Enthusiasm and energy, as well as a 'can-do' attitude!

Please be aware that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and applicants must have the ongoing right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Why Bidwells?

We're a different kind of business. Whilst we're a major player in the property sector, Bidwells remains a privately-owned, independent Partnership, with an inclusive, entrepreneurial culture. We give our people autonomy and take the time to listen. As a certified B Corporation (B-Corp), we are dedicated to using our business as a force for good, driving innovation and creating long-term value for our clients, communities and the environment.

At Bidwells, we are driven by our mission to provide the UK's most sustainable and innovative property advice. For over 185 years, we have been at the forefront of real estate and have expanded our influence from our Cambridge head office across the Golden Triangle and beyond.

In 2024, Bidwells became among the pioneering UK property consultancies to receive BCorp accreditation, reflecting our commitment to being a responsible, purpose-driven business.

What's in it for you

Competitive Salary

• We recognise and reward talent with generous salary and group bonus scheme. As a Real Living Wage employer, we're committed to fair pay that reflects the true cost of living.

Comprehensive Benefits

• including up to 8% matched pension, 28 days holiday (+ bank holidays) as a minimum, along with your birthday off work, a wellness day, paid sabbaticals, private medical cover, medicash plan, lifestyle discounts and perks, and more.

Professional Development

• Continuous learning, study support and promotion opportunities.

Innovative Culture

• Be part of a forward-thinking team at the forefront of industry trends.

Family Friendly

• We offer enhanced family leave policies to support individuals close to you.

Work-Life Balance

• We value your well-being and offer agile working to support it.

Bidwells is dedicated to fostering a truly inclusive culture of belonging, where everyone can thrive and succeed as their true and authentic selves at every level. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief. Flexible working requests are considered from day one.

Recruitment agencies

Bidwells only pay agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place and that agency has been contacted and directed by a member of our Talent Acquisition Team to work on a specific vacancy. We do not pay agency fees when speculative and unsolicited CVs are submitted to Bidwells or any of our employees other than via our Applicant Tracking System and through our recruitment process. If this is not adhered to, agency fees will not be paid. Submission of any unsolicited CVs or proposals to Bidwells will be deemed evidence of full and unlimited acceptance of this approach.