Senior Surveyor

Cushman & Wakefield; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield seeks a Senior Surveyor to join the Land & Development Advisory team in Dublin. You will lead land transactions, provide strategic development advice, and build client relationships with developers, investors, and financial institutions across Ireland.

The role demands robust financial modelling, market analysis, and reporting skills, with a focus on development opportunities and feasibility assessments in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in Real Estate Development, Real Estate Finance, Living Capital Markets, or a related field.
• Experience supporting or managing land and development transactions.
• Strong financial modelling, appraisal, and analytical skills.
• Experience preparing client-facing reports, presentations, and advisory materials.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and a client-focused mindset.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Ireland's development market, planning environment, and housing sector.
• Experience with Argus Developer or similar appraisal software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the sale, acquisition, and negotiation of land transactions across sectors.
• Manage agency instructions and provide expert transaction advice.
• Identify and evaluate development opportunities across Ireland.
• Deliver strategic development advisory reports with market evidence and analysis.
• Undertake residual development appraisals and feasibility studies.
• Develop financial models and cashflow forecasts for investments.
• Advise clients on development potential and market trends.
• Maintain relationships with developers, investors, and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Capital Markets, Valuation, Leasing, and other teams.

Skills

Financial modelling

Appraisal

Analytical skills

Client management

Negotiation

Communication

Commercial awareness

Workload prioritisation

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Property/Real Estate/Finance/Business/Economics

RICS/SCSI qualification preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Argus Developer

Market data platforms

Development appraisal software

Job description

Job TitleSenior SurveyorJob Description SummaryJob DescriptionAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and commercially minded Senior Surveyor to join our Land & Development Advisory team in Dublin. As part of the wider Living platform, this role offers exposure to a broad range of land transactions, development advisory assignments, and strategic consulting projects across Ireland. The successful candidate will work with developers, investors, financial institutions, and semi-state bodies, supporting the acquisition, disposal, appraisal, and development of residential and mixed-use assets. This is an excellent opportunity for a property professional looking to further develop their expertise in land and development while contributing to high-profile projects in an evolving market.Key ResponsibilitiesLand Transactions & Agency ServicesLead and support the sale, acquisition, and negotiation of land transactions across multiple sectors.Manage agency instructions and provide expert transaction advice to clients.Identify and evaluate development opportunities across Ireland.Build and maintain strong relationships with developers, investors, landowners, and key industry stakeholders.Development AdvisoryProvide strategic consultancy services to developers, investors, semi-state agencies, and financial institutions.Prepare detailed land acquisition underwrites and development strategies.Deliver comprehensive development advisory reports supported by market evidence and analysis.Advise clients on development potential, market trends, and project viability.Financial Analysis & ModellingUndertake residual development appraisals and feasibility assessments.Develop financial models, including cashflow forecasts and viability studies.Analyse market data and financial performance metrics to support investment and development decisions.Prepare strategic asset underwriting reports for acquisitions and development opportunities.Market Intelligence & ResearchMaintain a strong understanding of planning policy, housing policy, and development economics.Monitor market trends, development activity, and transactional evidence across key sectors.Track active developers, investors, and major market participants.Provide clients with informed recommendations based on market insights and analysis.Client & Stakeholder ManagementDeliver high-quality professional advice and maintain strong client relationships.Respond proactively to changing client requirements and market conditions.Collaborate closely with colleagues across Capital Markets, Valuation, Leasing, and other business lines.Support business development initiatives and cross-selling opportunities across the wider organisation.Knowledge & ExperienceEssentialMinimum 3 years' experience in Real Estate Development, Real Estate Finance, Living Capital Markets, or a related field.Experience supporting or managing land and development transactions.Strong financial modelling, appraisal, and analytical skills.Experience preparing client-facing reports, presentations, and advisory materials.Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.Strong commercial awareness and a client-focused mindset.Ability to prioritise workloads and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.DesirableKnowledge of Ireland's development market, planning environment, and housing sector.Experience with Argus Developer or similar appraisal software.Experience providing development consultancy and strategic advisory services.Established network within the Irish development and investment market.Education & QualificationsDegree in Property, Real Estate, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related discipline.SCSI and/or RICS qualification preferred.PSRA Licence (Category B) advantageous.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.Experience using market data platforms and development appraisal software is beneficial.This is a unique opportunity to join a market-leading Land & Development Advisory team and work on some of Ireland's most significant development opportunities. You will gain exposure to a diverse range of clients, projects, and transactions while developing your technical expertise and commercial acumen in a highly collaborative environment. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are valued, innovation is encouraged, and professional development is supported. If you are driven by delivering exceptional client service and looking to advance your career in land and development advisory, we would love to hear from you.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.INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”