Land/Development Agency roles - Surveyor up to Director

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading land agency in Greater London is seeking an experienced Land Agent to join their team. In this role, you will source and negotiate land opportunities and manage client relationships. Ideal candidates will have land agency experience, strong negotiation skills, and a proactive mindset. This position offers a chance to work with diverse clients on strategic land decisions while impacting urban development in the London market.

Qualifications

• Experience in land agency, development, or planning (ideally with a RICS or RTPI background).
• Ability to build long-term client relationships and identify new opportunities.
• Knowledge of the local property and development market is key for more senior roles.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and negotiating land opportunities for residential and mixed-use schemes.
• Undertaking development appraisals, valuations, and feasibility assessments.
• Managing relationships with landowners, developers, and local authorities.
• Advising on planning matters, site promotion, and disposal strategies.
• Supporting senior colleagues on complex land deals and strategic land projects.

Skills

Land agency experience

Strong negotiation skills

Client relationship management

Commercial acumen

Proactive mindset

Education

RICS or RTPI qualification

Job description

Are you a driven Land Agent looking for the next step in your career? These are fantastic opportunities to join forward-thinking agency teams.

In these roles, you will be responsible for identifying, appraising, and acquiring land opportunities, as well as advising landowners, developers, and investors. You'll have the chance to work closely with a diverse client base, helping to shape strategic land decisions and maximise development potential.

We are representing two businesses, who are bolstering their teams from junior up to the top level - within the London market, needing to talk to those with contacts within the urban living sectors.

Key responsibilities include:

• Sourcing and negotiating land opportunities for residential and mixed-use schemes
• Undertaking development appraisals, valuations, and feasibility assessments
• Managing relationships with landowners, developers, and local authorities
• Advising on planning matters, site promotion, and disposal strategies
• Supporting senior colleagues on complex land deals and strategic land projects

What we're looking for:

• Experience in land agency, development, or planning (ideally with a RICS or RTPI background)
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation skills
• Ability to build long-term client relationships and identify new opportunities
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with a keen eye for detail
• Knowledge of the local property and development market is key for more the more senior roles.

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 two weeks, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful, but we will retain your details on file for future roles.

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.

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