Senior Development Surveyor

TN United Kingdom; West of England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a dynamic local authority in the South West of England. This role involves managing development projects and providing professional advice to ensure cost-effective solutions aligned with council objectives. You'll play a key role in negotiating terms for property transactions and influencing stakeholders to drive projects forward. If you have operational experience in a large organization and a passion for community development, this is the perfect chance to make a significant impact. Join a forward-thinking council committed to delivering best value and fostering positive relationships.

Qualifications

• Significant operational experience in a large organization delivering similar services.
• Ability to build positive relationships with council-wide contacts.

Responsibilities

• Manage a range of development projects and advise on promotion opportunities.
• Negotiate commercial terms for new disposals and acquisitions.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Professional Qualification

Job description

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Location:

South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

• A great opportunity to work for an exciting unitary council.

About Our Client

South Gloucestershire Council is the local authority of South Gloucestershire, a county in the South West of England, covering an area to the north of the city of Bristol. The council is a district council which also performs the functions of a unitary authority; it is independent from other local authorities. Since 2017, the council has been a member of the South West Councils.

Job Description

You will undertake development work including the investigation of opportunities to promote the use of land, in line with Council objectives. You will have an emphasis on a commercial return and providing a cost-effective, professional development management service to the council whilst achieving best value on all property transactions.

• You will manage a range of development projects and provide advice on promotion opportunities, new acquisitions, and disposals to support the development programme.
• You will assist the process of appointing consultants working with the procurement team to progress and implement property development proposals.
• You will negotiate commercial terms relating to new disposals, acquisitions, and other development-related agreements.
• You will manage and influence stakeholders including community groups in the progression of projects.
• You will be responsible for reporting and managing capital expenditure in delivering development projects in accordance with the council's objectives.

The Successful Applicant

• You will have significant operational experience within a large organisation, delivering similar services.
• You will hold a relevant professional qualification or will have equivalent relevant professional experience.
• You will be able to build positive relationships with council-wide contacts and partner organisations.
• You will have experience of managing and motivating staff to achieve organisational objectives.
• You will be able to oversee projects and work programmes.

You will be able to show excellent verbal and written communication skills by explaining complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

What's on Offer

Great opportunity to work at an exciting local authority.