Senior Surveyor/Associate Director - Development

Beach Baker Property Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in London seeks a Senior Surveyor/Associate Director to focus on affordable housing and regeneration. The role involves advising on development strategies, conducting market research, and producing viability reports. Candidates should have a degree, RICS qualification, and experience in housing markets. Competitive salary and career growth opportunities are offered, along with a collaborative team culture.

Benefits

Market-leading salary

Car allowance

Benefits and discretionary bonus

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage complex client instructions and navigate multi-stakeholder environments.
• Strong understanding of housing markets, planning policy, and development economics.
• Experience in affordable housing, regeneration, or strategic land promotion is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Advising on the strategy and disposal of development sites to unlock affordable housing potential.
• Providing commercial input into master planning and delivery strategies.
• Supporting feasibility studies and demand assessments for affordable developments.
• Conducting market research to inform housing needs and delivery models.
• Producing development appraisals and viability reports.
• Assisting in structuring development agreements for affordable housing delivery.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

Team collaboration

Report writing

Presentation skills

Education

Degree-level qualification

RICS qualified

Job description

Senior Surveyor/Associate Director (London) - Affordable Housing & Strategic Development Advisory

£55k - £75k base plus car allowance

Beach Baker is proud to partner with a leading consultancy to recruit a Development Surveyor in London, with a focus on affordable housing and regeneration.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a nationally respected Development team that plays a pivotal role in shaping sustainable communities. The team advises public and private sector clients on strategic development projects, with a growing emphasis on delivering affordable housing within mixed‑use regeneration schemes.

Projects span asset repurposing, brownfield redevelopment, urban extensions, town centre revitalisation, and infrastructure‑led growth – all with a commitment to housing affordability and social impact.

Why Join?

• Purpose-Driven Work: Help deliver affordable housing solutions that make a real difference in communities across the London and the South East.
• Career Progression: Be part of a national team with strong mentorship and advancement opportunities.
• Competitive Package: Receive a market-leading salary, car allowance, benefits, and discretionary bonus.
• Community Impact: Influence housing policy and development strategies that prioritise accessibility, sustainability, and equity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advising on the strategy and disposal of development sites, with a focus on unlocking affordable housing potential on complex brownfield land.
• Providing commercial input into master planning and delivery strategies, including land assembly, planning, and procurement – with affordable housing as a key outcome.
• Supporting feasibility studies and demand assessments to shape the viability of affordable and mixed-tenure developments.
• Conducting market research to inform housing needs, affordability thresholds, and delivery models.
• Producing development appraisals and viability reports to support grant funding applications, planning negotiations, and delivery strategies.
• Assisting in structuring development agreements and partnerships that enable affordable housing delivery.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Proven ability to manage complex client instructions and navigate multi-stakeholder environments.
• Strong understanding of housing markets, planning policy, and development economics.
• Experience in affordable housing, regeneration, or strategic land promotion is highly desirable.

Skills & Personal Qualities:

• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
• Commercially astute with a passion for social impact.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently.
• Strong report-writing and presentation capabilities.

Qualifications:

• Degree-level qualification.
• RICS qualified

What They Offer:

• A respected national practice with a reputation for delivering impactful housing and regeneration projects.
• Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and purpose‑driven team culture.