Surveyor - Place Advisory

This role is an important position in helping to deliver our key business objectives for the PLACE business unit in London and the wider UK. The PLACE Advisory team comprises experts in delivering places, including development, public private partnership, site assembly & compulsory purchase, regeneration, funding and finance and economic development. Working as part of this market leading team, you will be supporting Associates, Directors and Principals to deliver projects by taking day-to-day responsibility for advising clients on a variety of regeneration and development projects. This is a varied role working across public and private sector clients and we are looking for someone with commercial and market awareness, who likes to solve problems and get things done.

Key Responsibilities and Skills

• Undertaking valuations and viability & feasibility analysis across development and regeneration opportunities utilizing Excel and software such as ARGUS Developer.
• Site assembly and acquisition for development projects, including use of compulsory purchase.
• Assisting with partner procurement processes on major mixed‑use projects.
• Support provision of strategic advice on delivery structures including development agreements and joint ventures.
• Manage and deliver a portfolio of professional consultancy advice in respect of development appraisals, strategic advice and marketing strategies.
• Client and contract management as appropriate.
• Advising Local Authorities, developers, and landowners on affordable housing and S106 viability issues.
• Training and support to junior members of the team (national) to pass professional exams and develop skills in this area of work.
• Co‑ordinating sub‑consultants in the provision of technical survey and consultancy advice to support residential‑led mixed‑use projects.
• Building your network and profile in London and wider market for development, regeneration and associated projects.
• MRICS Qualified
• Advanced skills on Excel (to be able to build valuations, acquisition schedules and cashflows), Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• Fully conversant with Argus Developer and standard valuation software.
• Some experience in any of Valuation, Site Assembly & CPO, Appraisals, Negotiations, Development / Planning Viability, Feasibility and how to assemble the relevant data to support such undertakings.
• Experience of public and private sector regeneration or development consultancy (any property type).
• Good time management, research and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrates good relationship building and influencing skills.
• Keen to work with colleagues in office, in‑person meetings and on site with clients.

Our small Canadian‑born business was founded in 1978 and has become a global organization that now spans 120 locations across 20 countries. Our expansion has been rapid, but what matters most is the common belief that drives all 5,000 of our people to be a different type of real‑estate organization. We believe that the places in which we live, work and play have the power to make us happier and healthier, and we are united by a shared sense of purpose to have a positive impact on people’s lives. In short, we are a global commercial real‑estate advisory firm with a simple aim: for real estate to play a leading role in creating vibrant buildings, cities and places that deliver long‑lasting social value and economic impact.

Why Work for Us

We believe that our industry is changing, and we want our business to be a melting pot of curious minds, passionate hearts and strategic intelligence. Collaboration is embedded in the way we work – our people have the autonomy to collaborate on client relationships, engage teams across the business, lead operations, work collectively on projects, participate in strategy and are ultimately responsible for our growth. Our distinctive Principal‑led, privately‑owned model puts us in the enviable position of being able to offer every employee the opportunity to own a share of our business and inspires and allows anyone to become a Principal. This role carries voting rights, so our people have a very real say in the future direction and operation of our business.

At Avison Young, we’ve always put people at the heart of what we do. In the last few years, we’ve increased the diversity at our board, leadership and Principal levels. Avison Young stands out for our commitment to empowering women. In addition to increasing the number of women on our board and in our leadership ranks, our internal Women’s Network of more than 500 members comes together for networking and learning, and advises the business on strategies for promoting access, opportunity and inclusion in our industry.

Our global DEI steering committee shapes our strategy to continue to increase industry access for underrepresented groups and accelerate initiatives led by our employee resource groups, including our Women’s Network, Black Professionals and LGBTQ+ groups. In addition to leading global initiatives, the steering committee’s work examines our policies and practices, creating accountability for results and communicating progress to our executive leadership, our clients and our communities.

• Empowers all our employees to thrive.
• Reflects all backgrounds and talents.
• Allows individuals to be successful and feel a sense of belonging.
• Fosters a workplace that is supported, inclusive and has a strong sense of community between colleagues.