Senior Surveyor/Associate Director - Development

Beach Baker Property Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Surveyor/Associate Director focused on affordable housing and strategic development in London. This pivotal role includes advising on development strategies, conducting feasibility studies, and providing market insights to influence housing policies. Candidates should possess a degree-level qualification and RICS accreditation, along with strong analytical and communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Market-leading salary

Car allowance

Benefits

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.
• Providing commercial input into master planning and delivery strategies.
• Supporting feasibility studies and demand assessments.
• Conducting market research to inform housing needs.
• Producing development appraisals and viability reports.
• Assisting in structuring development agreements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Report-writing

Presentation capabilities

Education

Degree-level qualification

RICS qualified

Job description

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

£55k - £70k 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.