Senior Surveyor - Affordable Housing

Cushman & Wakefield; Park Central; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary progression potential

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Senior Surveyor in the Valuation & Advisory team (Residential Development) based in Birmingham. The role leads valuations of development sites, providing strategic advice to developers, investors and lenders across the UK.

You will prepare detailed loan security reports, conduct viability assessments and mentor junior colleagues while supporting business development across high-profile projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Real Estate or related discipline.
• MRICS qualification or working towards MRICS.
• Strong experience in residential development valuations.
• 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 line 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 lead instructions.
• Support and mentor junior team members.
• Contribute to business development and winning new work.

Skills

Residential development valuation

Financial modelling

Appraisal skills

Client-facing

Project management

UK residential market knowledge

Education

Degree in Real Estate or related discipline

MRICS

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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