Development Surveyor - Career Growth

Beach Baker is exclusively partnering with a leading consultancy to recruit a Development Surveyor in Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded Development & Planning team, which is part of a national Development and Strategic Advisory business. The team advises clients in both the public and private sectors on a variety of strategic projects, with a strong focus on regeneration initiatives in a mixed-use development context. These projects include asset repurposing, brownfield development, disposals, urban regeneration, town centre development, urban extensions, new garden settlements, and infrastructure-led development. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the team's work across the South West and South Wales while also contributing to projects in the Midlands, South East, and London as required.

Why Join?

• Career Growth: Be at the centre of a national team with rapid career advancement opportunities.
• Competitive Package: Enjoy a highly competitive salary, car allowance, benefits, and a discretionary bonus.
• Specialised Work: Contribute to diverse aspects of the development sector, including regeneration, planning, and strategic advisory.
• Community Impact: Play a role in shaping communities by providing innovative and profitable advice to clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advising on the strategy and disposal of development sites, with a focus on complex brownfield sites.
• Providing commercial input into master planning processes and delivery strategies, covering land assembly, planning, disposal, and procurement.
• Contributing to property demand and feasibility studies to assess and shape the deliverability of development, regeneration, and repurposing projects.
• Conducting research on residential and commercial property markets to inform market reports and broader insights.
• Producing development appraisals and viability reports for public and private sector clients to inform development and delivery strategies, determine grant funding requirements, or support planning viability assessments.
• Assisting in the procurement and structuring of development agreements and partnerships.
• Supporting advisory work on the design, management, and delivery of regeneration projects.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Proven ability to handle complex client instructions.
• Strong client relationship-building and networking skills.
• Technical competence in relevant areas.
• Knowledge of the real estate industry sector, with specific South West experience beneficial but not essential.

Skills & Personal Qualities:

• Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proactive approach with a drive to succeed.
• Detail-focused and commercially astute.
• A team player with the ability to work independently when required.
• Exceptional report-writing skills.
• Strong presentation skills.

Qualifications:

• Degree-level qualification.
• RICS qualified.

What They Offer:

• A highly respected national practice with a strong reputation in the industry.
• Continuous professional development and learning opportunities.
• A collaborative and inclusive team environment.

Financial Benefits:

• Competitive salary: £35k-£45k basic, plus car allowance and bonus.
• Enhanced private pension and private medical insurance.
• Group income protection and life assurance.
• Season ticket loan and hybrid working options.
• Retailer discounts and ISA company options.
• Employee assistance package and eye care benefits.
• 25 days holiday.

Apply Now: Take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity. Contact Rupert Stuart-Baker on 07557 978 873 or email your CV to us. Don't worry if your CV isn't up-to-date; we will still consider your application. For more property-related job opportunities, visit our website. If you have any questions or wish to arrange a conversation, please feel free to email us. We value the importance of connecting with potential candidates and do not always advertise all our instructions.