Senior Surveyor - Affordable Housing

Cushman & Wakefield; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Surveyor – Valuation & Advisory (Residential Development) to lead valuations and provide strategic advice on development sites across the UK.

You will prepare detailed reports for loan security and development appraisals, while mentoring junior team members and supporting business development efforts within a leading advisory team.

Qualifications

• MRICS qualification or equivalent.
• Strong experience in residential development valuation.
• Advanced financial modelling and appraisal skills.
• Proven client-facing and project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of the UK residential development market.

Responsibilities

• Lead valuations of residential development sites in accordance with RICS standards.
• Prepare detailed reports for loan security, financial reporting, and development appraisals.
• Undertake residual land valuations and viability assessments.
• Analyse market trends including sales values, build costs, and planning considerations.
• Manage client relationships and take a lead role in instructions.
• Support and mentor junior team members and contribute to business development.

Skills

MRICS

Residential development valuations

Financial modelling

Client management

Education

Degree in Real Estate or related field

Job description

Job Title Senior Surveyor - Affordable Housing Job Description Summary Job Description

Job Title: Senior Surveyor – Valuation & Advisory (Residential Development) Location: Birmigham

Role Overview

A senior role within the Valuation & Advisory team specialising in residential development. You will lead valuations and provide strategic advice on development sites, supporting major developers, investors, and lenders across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead valuations of residential development sites in accordance with Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors standards
• Prepare detailed reports for loan security, financial reporting, and development appraisals
• Undertake residual land valuations and viability assessments
• Analyse market trends including sales values, build costs, and planning considerations
• Manage client relationships and take a lead role in instructions
• Support and mentor junior team members
• Contribute to business development and winning new work

Key Requirements

• Degree in Real Estate or related discipline
• MRICS qualified (MRICS)
• Strong experience in residential development valuation
• Advanced financial modelling and appraisal skills
• Proven client-facing and project management experience
• Strong knowledge of the UK residential development market

Career Development

Leadership opportunities within a leading advisory team Exposure to high-profile development projects Clear progression within a global platform

Cushman & Wakefield is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment, and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, you are invited to bring this to the Talent Acquisition Advisor’s attention once they have made contact.

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About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for occupiers and investors with approximately 53,000 employees in over 350 offices and nearly 60 countries. In 2025, the firm reported revenue of $10.3 billion across its core service lines of services, Leasing, Capital markets, and Valuation and other. Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture. For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com