Senior Development Surveyor

Joshua Robert; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected property consultancy in Birmingham is looking for a Senior or Associate Development Surveyor. In this role, you will advise on land transactions, conduct financial appraisals, and manage land sales while building strong client relationships. This position offers a competitive salary, genuine progression opportunities, and exposure to major projects in a supportive working culture where your impact is valued.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus

Genuine progression opportunities

Supportive working culture

Qualifications

• MRICS qualified or equivalent with experience in development consultancy.
• Strong understanding of the development process and market dynamics.
• Motivated and proactive with a desire to contribute significantly.

Responsibilities

• Advise landowners and developers on transactions and opportunities.
• Undertake financial appraisals and feasibility studies.
• Manage land sales and acquisitions, including negotiation.

Skills

MRICS qualification

Development consultancy experience

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Equivalent qualification in development consultancy

Job description

We’re working with a highly respected, independent property consultancy who are looking to strengthen their Development team with the addition of a Senior or Associate Development Surveyor. Based in the Midlands, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business with a strong reputation for delivering major development projects across the region and beyond.

The Company

This is a forward-thinking SME consultancy with a genuine focus on quality, collaboration, and long‑term client relationships. They advise on some of the most exciting large‑scale residential, commercial, and mixed‑use developments in the Midlands — offering the chance to work on complex, high‑profile schemes while still being part of a close‑knit, supportive team.

The Role

You’ll be involved in all aspects of development consultancy, including:

• Advising landowners, developers, and investors on land transactions and development opportunities.
• Undertaking financial appraisals, feasibility studies, and development viability assessments.
• Managing land sales and acquisitions, including negotiation and disposal strategy.
• Supporting clients throughout the development lifecycle — from initial concept to delivery.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships while helping to grow the team’s presence in the Midlands market.

About You

• MRICS qualified (or equivalent) with experience in development consultancy, agency, or land and planning.
• Strong understanding of the development process and market dynamics.
• Confident communicator with solid commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Motivated, proactive, and keen to play a key role in a growing business.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and performance‑related bonus.
• Genuine progression opportunities, with a clear route to Director level for the right person.
• Exposure to major projects and blue‑chip clients.
• A supportive, flexible working culture where your contribution really makes an impact.

If you’re an ambitious Development Surveyor ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.