Senior Surveyor - Land and Development in Oxford

Want to be part of a leading UK property consultancy and B-Corp at the forefront of some of the most dynamic real estate markets in the UK? Do you want to join a sociable, professional team within a highly reputable firm going through an incredible period of growth where you can make a real difference?

Bidwells’ Land and Development Team delivers a first-class service in providing a comprehensive development consultancy and land agency service for landowners and developers across the South East and wider UK. This is an exciting new opportunity for a personable, commercially minded Senior Surveyor to play an integral client-facing role, focusing primarily on undertaking Professional Services work i.e. development consultancy projects, including valuations of development land, development feasibility, and financial viability assessments. This role will mainly be based in the Oxford office with some work in Milton Keynes, as well as agile working options.

What you’ll be doing

• Valuations of development land with and without planning permission, for acquisition and disposal purposes.
• Preparation of Financial Viability Assessments (FVAs) and related viability advice in connection with planning applications for residential and mixed-use developments.
• Affordable Housing payment in lieu calculations.
• Development feasibility assessments to inform design.
• Assist on other projects including strategic land setup, monitoring and agency instructions.
• Be a trusted advisor and primary contact for clients, developing strong relationships and engagement, understanding their requirements and adapting with their changing needs, and providing regular updates.
• Support business development initiatives, such as attending/hosting/networking at events.
• Foster internal relationships and collaboration.
• Assist in identifying new opportunities and winning new business with both new and existing clients and cross-selling other Bidwells services.
• Contribute content on development issues for publications, social media, press, and working with the marketing and wider teams to increase exposure as well as help improve other marketing activities and collateral.
• Be a mentor for all team members and provide guidance and assistance, support training, as well as coach graduates.
• Help identify team resource issues and opportunities, and support team growth where required.
• Maintain standards, processes and legal compliance and help drive improvements and efficiencies.

About you

Essential:

• Ideally MRICS qualified or working towards it.
• Experience of undertaking development appraisals and valuations of multimillion pound projects.
• Experience working in a development consultancy role and/or working for developers and/or landowners would be preferable.
• Good working knowledge of development economics.
• Good analytical skills – ability to analyse a broad range of markets and uses, including both commercial and residential property.
• Report writing skills.
• Team player attitude.
• Good interpersonal skills – to manage and communicate with colleagues and clients.
• Ability to manage workload and prioritise projects on a day-to-day basis.

These elements would be a bonus but are not essential:

• Negotiation and business development skills.
• Knowledge of UK planning legislation, development finance and construction processes.
• Understanding of financial modelling of mixed-use development projects.
• Experience of working on projects proposing rental forms of residential (BTR, PBSA, Co Living etc).
• A RICS Registered Valuer.

Why Bidwells?

We’re a different kind of business. Whilst we’re a major player in the property sector, Bidwells remains a privately-owned, independent Partnership, with an inclusive, entrepreneurial culture. We give our people autonomy and take the time to listen. As a certified B Corporation (B-Corp), we are dedicated to using our business as a force for good, driving innovation, and creating long-term value for our clients, communities, and the environment.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive Salary: We recognise and reward talent with generous salary and group bonus scheme. As a Real Living Wage employer, we’re committed to fair pay that reflects the true cost of living.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including up to 8% matched pension, 28 days holiday (+ bank holidays) as a minimum, along with your birthday off work, a wellness day, paid sabbaticals, private medical cover, medicash plan, lifestyle discounts and perks, and more.
• Professional Development: Continuous learning, study support and promotion opportunities.
• Innovative Culture: Be part of a forward-thinking team at the forefront of industry trends.
• Family Friendly: We offer enhanced family leave policies to support individuals close to you.
• Work-Life Balance: We value your well-being and offer agile working to support it.

Bidwells is dedicated to fostering a truly inclusive culture of belonging, where everyone can thrive and succeed as their true and authentic selves at every level. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief. Flexible working requests are considered from day one.

Recruitment agencies: Bidwells only pay agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place and that agency has been contacted and directed by a member of our Talent Acquisition Team to work on a specific vacancy. We do not pay agency fees when speculative and unsolicited CVs are submitted to Bidwells or any of our employees other than via our Applicant Tracking System and through our recruitment process. If this is not adhered to, agency fees will not be paid. Submission of any unsolicited CVs or proposals to Bidwells will be deemed evidence of full and unlimited acceptance of this approach.