Senior Surveyor

cw; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Dublin is seeking a Senior Surveyor to join the Land & Development Advisory team. You will work on land transactions, development advisory, and market analysis across Ireland for developers, investors, and institutions.

The role emphasizes financial modelling, appraisal, and client advisory, with opportunities to shape strategy on residential and mixed-use assets within a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in Real Estate Development, Real Estate Finance, Living Capital Markets, or 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support 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 relationships with developers, investors, landowners, and stakeholders.
• Provide strategic consultancy services, develop land acquisition underwrites and development strategies.
• Deliver development advisory reports supported by market evidence and analysis.
• Undertake residual development appraisals and viability studies.
• Develop financial models, including cashflow forecasts and viability studies.
• Analyse market data and performance metrics for investment decisions.
• Prepare strategic asset underwriting reports for acquisitions and development opportunities.
• Monitor planning policy, housing policy, and development economics.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Prioritisation

Problem-solving

Education

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

SCSI and/or RICS qualification

PSRA Licence (Category B) advantageous

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint proficiency

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Market data platforms

Development appraisal software

Job description

Job Title

Senior Surveyor

Job Description Summary

Job Description

An 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 Responsibilities

Land Transactions & Agency Services

• Lead 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 Advisory

• Provide 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 & Modelling

• Undertake 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 & Research

• Maintain 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 Management

• Deliver 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 & Experience

Essential

• 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.

Desirable

• Knowledge 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 & Qualifications

• Degree 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.

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