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Beach Baker is exclusively recruiting for a dynamic and commercially minded Chartered Surveyor to join a fast-growing business. This is a rare opportunity to play a key role in shaping the property acquisition and development strategy of a business with ambitious growth plans.

We are seeking a results-driven professional with a strong background in property acquisition, development deal sourcing, and investment analysis. The ideal candidate will be RICS qualified, hold a relevant property degree (Real Estate, Land Management etc.), and have a proven track record of identifying, analysing, and securing property opportunities.

You'll work closely with the business owners to devise and implement a strategy for acquiring and developing sites as well as exploring wider property development opportunities.

• Conduct market research to identify underutilised markets.
• Use tools such as Land Insight and other analytics platforms to locate and assess acquisition targets.
• Identify assets or sites with redevelopment potential or mixed-use schemes.
• Carry out site visits and local assessments to understand market dynamics.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities aligned with strategic goals.

• Prepare financial appraisals and feasibility studies for acquisitions and developments.
• Model leasing strategies, option agreements, and subject-to-planning deals.
• Conduct due diligence and risk assessments to ensure strategic alignment.
• Collaborate with planners, architects, and legal teams to evaluate development potential.

• Identify opportunities for planning gains, permitted development rights, and asset management.
• Assess change-of-use potential to maximise site value.
• Work with planning consultants to secure consents and enhance site value.

• Lead negotiations with property owners, agents, and developers.
• Manage legal and contractual aspects of acquisitions.
• Oversee deal progression from sourcing to completion.

• Build strong relationships with agents, landowners, developers, and local authorities.
• Attend industry events and networking forums to stay ahead of market trends.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive projects forward.

• RICS qualified with a degree in Real Estate, Land Management, or similar.
• Experience in acquisitions, development and investment/site analysis.
• Strong understanding of valuation, feasibility studies, and financial modelling.
• Proven success in identifying and adding value to development sites.
• Knowledge of planning processes, permitted development rights, and change-of-use regulations.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to work independently.

• Salary: up to £60,000 depending on experience.
• Car Allowance: Provided for work-related travel expenses.
• Benefits: Pension scheme, private healthcare, wellbeing initiatives (e.g. discounted gym memberships), and employee/family discounts
• Career Development: Opportunities for progression and support for further qualifications
• Culture: Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and fast-paced environment with a strong pipeline of investment opportunities

Interested?

Beach Baker is proud to be working exclusively on this opportunity. If you are a motivated and commercially minded property professional ready to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Please contact Rupert Stuart-Baker at Beach Baker for a confidential discussion.