Real Estate Graduate Surveyor

Kenton Black; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy in Birmingham is seeking a newly-qualified Development Surveyor to join their team focused on affordable housing projects. The ideal candidate will deliver consultancy services, engage with stakeholders, and contribute to land promotion. With strong communication and negotiation skills, they will have a passion for housing-led regeneration. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits within a progressive environment that promotes career development.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits scheme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Passion for housing-led regeneration and social impact.
• Strong understanding of planning processes is desirable.
• Self-starter with collaborative working ability.

Responsibilities

• Deliver development consultancy services to various partners.
• Support acquisition and disposal of development land.
• Contribute to land promotion and valuation.
• Act as an agent for buyers and sellers of development land.
• Engage with stakeholders for planning and policy alignment.
• Collaborate on feasibility studies and market analysis.
• Build a network across the affordable housing ecosystem.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Knowledge of housing policy

Ability to work in teams

Education

Recently qualified (MRICS or equivalent)

Job description

Development Surveyor – Affordable Housing Sector

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £42,000- £48,000 basic salary + global consultancy benefits package

About the role

A fantastic opportunity has opened for a driven and newly-qualified Development Surveyor to join a dynamic team focused on affordable housing delivery in Birmingham and the wider West Midlands. This role offers exposure to a broad range of projects that support inclusive, sustainable communities through affordable and mixed‑tenure housing developments.

This company offers a comprehensive benefits package including a pension scheme, private medical insurance, income protection, and a flexible benefits scheme, along with professional development opportunities.

The Company

A global real estate and development consultancy servicing a vast range of clients across a broad range of services lines; planning, development, asset management, lease advisory, project management, valuations, ratings, strategic business advice etc! With presence in over 100 locations worldwide this is a fantastic opportunity to join a global market leader committed to creating vibrant buildings, cities, and spaces that generate lasting social and economic value. As a business there is a clear culture and emphasis on development and a people first culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver development consultancy services to housing associations, local authorities, and private sector partners.
• Support the acquisition and disposal of residential and mixed‑use development land, with a focus on affordable housing schemes.
• Contribute to strategic land promotion and valuation for long‑term housing delivery.
• Act as an agent for both buyers and sellers of development land, including identifying and securing development partners for strategic landowners.
• Engage with landowners and stakeholders to unlock new opportunities, with a strong emphasis on planning and policy alignment.
• Collaborate on feasibility studies, market analysis, and development appraisals to inform investment decisions and housing strategy.
• Build and nurture a network of contacts across the affordable housing ecosystem, including developers, planners, funders, and local government.

About You

• Recently qualified (MRICS or equivalent) with a passion for housing‑led regeneration and social impact.
• Career mindset – this is a fantastic progressive opportunity within a global consultancy providing a clear route of progression to directorship.
• Strong understanding of planning processes and housing policy is desirable.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Self‑starter with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.

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