Partner / Associate Surveyor - Land and Development

Bidwells; Perth; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 8% matched pension

28 days holiday (+ bank holidays)

Birthday off work

Wellness day

Paid sabbaticals

Private medical cover

Medicash plan

Lifestyle discounts and perks

Job summary

Bidwells seeks an experienced Development Surveyor at partner- or associate-level to lead residential land opportunities across Scotland. You will identify development land, market sites, advise on planning matters, and drive client relationships to win planning and development work for the firm.

The role offers leadership within a forward-thinking team, with focus on growth across the Perth office and wider Scottish market, delivering a first-class client service and mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• MRICS or RTPI qualification preferred and strongly advantageous.
• Proven track record in winning and retaining business with strong networking skills.
• Experience partnering with housebuilders/landowners and knowledge of the Scottish planning system would help.

Responsibilities

• Identify residential development land opportunities through research and market insight.
• Market development sites and support sale of larger schemes; advise on co-operation and option agreements and planning matters.
• Develop client relationships as trusted advisor, prepare presentations, and promote Bidwells services to win work.
• Lead and mentor team members, manage resources, and drive business development initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

MRICS or RTPI

Tools

Argus Developer

Job description

Are you an experienced residential development expert looking for an exciting leadership role where you can make a real difference and have real scope to drive growth? Be part of a leading UK property consultancy and B-Corp at the forefront of some of the most dynamic real estate markets in the UK!

At Bidwells, our highly reputable Land and Development team in Perth plays a key role in shaping high-quality, sustainable developments across Scotland, working closely with developers and landowners. We are involved in several major projects, including the Stanley village expansion for Zurich Assurance Ltd and a range of significant strategic sites across the Central Belt.

We are looking for a driven Partner- or Associate-level Development Surveyor who will be responsible for identifying residential development land opportunities through research and market insight, marketing development sites, and supporting the sale of larger schemes, whilst advising clients on co-operation and option agreements, conditional contracts, and planning matters in collaboration with our Planning Division.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role within a forward-thinking team working on impactful projects across Scotland. This role will help drive the growth and success of the team, the office, and the business, whilst delivering a 1st class service to clients.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Carry out research to develop lines of enquiry and identify residential development land opportunities.
• Undertake the marketing of development sites whilst assisting the marketing and sale of larger sites.
• Provide landowners/clients with advice on co-operation agreements, option agreements, conditional contracts and general planning advice (in conjunction with Bidwells Planning Division).
• Be a trusted advisor and primary contact for clients, developing strong relationships and engagement, and understanding their requirements and adapting with their changing needs.
• Create and maintain a database of residential development opportunities, together with a database of comparable sales transactions.
• Establish and develop positive professional relationships with existing and new clients, particularly landowners and developers and other intermediaries.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to both landowners and developers, promoting Bidwells' services with the aim of winning planning and development work for the Firm.
• Identify and promote opportunities for other Bidwells services associated with land development and in particular securing planning or agency instructions together with work for other departments.
• Create and implement business development initiatives, such as attending/hosting/speaking/networking at events, directing targeting, network management, site searching, speculative portfolio reviews, building relationships with other agents.
• Contribute editorial / original content on development issues for publications, social media, press, and working with the marketing and wider teams to increase exposure as well as help improve other marketing activities and collateral.
• Be a mentor for all team members and provide guidance and assistance, support training, as well as coach graduates.
• Identify team resource issues and opportunities, and support team growth.
• Seeking to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of all legislation affecting the technical aspects of residential development and share knowledge and information where appropriate.
• Maintain standards, processes and legal compliance and help drive improvements and efficiencies.

About You

• Ideally MRICS or RTPI qualified.
• Experience of working for housebuilders and or landowners.
• Solid knowledge of the house building process and any working knowledge of the Scottish Planning system would be beneficial.
• Proven track record in winning and retaining business/clients strong networking and negotiation skills. Strong business and commercial acumen in particular relating to fee income and profit.
• Experience of leadership and line management as well as a proven team player.
• Strong relationship management, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage resources and prioritise projects on a day-to-day basis.
• Experience of managing transactions and clear understanding of the legal and conveyancing process.
• Project delivery experience from inception to conclusion including the instruction of specialist consultants.
• Project appraisal skills and use of Argus Developer or similar systems.
• Valuation experience would be advantageous.

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.

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:

• up to 8% matched pension
• 28 days holiday (+ bank holidays) as a minimum
• 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.