Senior Development Surveyor

Joshua Robert Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A national recruitment agency is seeking a Development Surveyor for a hybrid role to manage property disposals and support acquisitions. Candidates should have a strong background in development or asset management and be comfortable with complex portfolios. The position offers a competitive salary of £55,000 to £70,000, along with a comprehensive package. This role is crucial for shaping the property strategy and will allow substantial influence through asset management.

Qualifications

• Background in development, asset management, or surveying.
• Experience in complex property portfolios is essential.
• Self-starter with commercial insights.

Responsibilities

• Manage lifecycle of disposals nationally.
• Support acquisition of new assets.
• Engage with planning consultants and authorities.
• Monitor market for opportunities.
• Produce business cases for asset decisions.

Skills

Development experience

Asset management

Strong negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Education

MRICS qualification

Job description

Overview

Location: Hybrid / Head Office South East or Midlands-based

Salary: £55,000 £70,000 + package (DOE)

We are recruiting for a Development Surveyor to join a national infrastructure and property business, focusing on value-add disposals, selective acquisitions, and long-term strategic development opportunities. Working within a high-performing property team, you’ll be responsible for identifying surplus land and property assets, assessing the potential to unlock value through planning, repositioning, or lease restructure and managing disposal strategies to optimise returns. You’ll also support targeted acquisitions to enhance the wider estate or generate long-term development potential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the lifecycle of disposals across a national estate, ensuring commercial and planning angles are explored fully before bringing to market
• Support on the acquisition of new assets where there’s clear opportunity for value creation
• Engage with planning consultants, local authorities, and agents to inform value strategy
• Monitor market activity to identify disposal or acquisition opportunities aligned with strategic goals
• Produce and present business cases for development-led asset decisions

Requirements

• Background in development, asset management or general practice surveying with strong disposal and acquisition experience
• Comfortable working across complex property portfolios with a mix of operational and surplus assets
• Self-starter with the ability to see commercial angles and act on them
• MRICS qualification desirable, but not essential with relevant experience

You’ll be joining a team that plays a key role in shaping the property strategy of a nationally significant business, with scope to influence and deliver material value through smart asset management and development insight.