Rights of Light Surveyor – Surveyor to Associate Director London in Southall

A fantastic opportunity to join a well established boutique consultancy specialising in Neighbourly Matters.

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I am currently working with a highly established independent surveying consultancy in London that specialises exclusively in Neighbourly Matters, with a particularly strong focus on Rights of Light and Daylight & Sunlight.
The business continues to see an increase in workload and is looking to strengthen its team as a result. They are open minded around the level of appointment and are happy to consider candidates from Surveyor through to Associate Director level, depending on experience, aspirations and what you are looking for from a growing boutique consultancy.
Why this opportunity?
This is a genuine opportunity to join a specialist, independent consultancy where you can have responsibility, work closely with clients and play an important role in the continued growth of the business.
The consultancy understands the current market and is open to candidates at different stages of their career. Whether you are looking for your first move into a specialist Rights of Light environment, are an experienced Surveyor looking for greater autonomy, or are operating at Associate/Associate Director level, there is flexibility around the appointment.
You will be expected to manage your workload with a good degree of autonomy, whilst having experienced colleagues around you for support, advice and technical input whenever required.
The Role
Depending on your level and experience, your work will include:
Technical Rights of Light and Daylight/Sunlight assessments
Risk management and development advice
Negotiation with neighbouring owners and professional teams
Compensation negotiations
Mitigation advice
Advising on development proposals and design
Supporting planning and pre planning strategies
Working with developers, architects, planners and property owners
Managing client relationships and project delivery
Mentoring and supporting more junior team members as you progress
You will work with a diverse client base that includes developers, NHS organisations, Housing Associations, pension funds, architects, planners and property owners.
The Projects
The consultancy works across a broad range of residential, commercial and mixed-use developments, with a significant proportion of its work focused on projects in London.
There is also an opportunity to become involved in projects across other major UK cities as the business continues to expand. The consultancy has successfully secured work in Bristol, Birmingham, Liverpool and Manchester, alongside its established London workload.
Salary & Package
The business is flexible around level and experience, with salaries of up to:
Surveyor – £50k
Senior Surveyor – £65k
Associate Surveyor – £80k
Associate Director – £90k
The package also includes:
Strong bonus opportunities
Enhanced pension
Enhanced annual leave
Professional development and training
Clear opportunities for progression
The opportunity to take on increasing responsibility
A growing specialist consultancy where there is no artificial ceiling on progression
About the Consultancy
The business is an independent surveying practice specialising in Rights of Light and Daylight & Sunlight consultancy, with a wider focus on Neighbourly Matters.
Its experienced consultants advise developers, architects, planners and property owners on planning applications, development design and natural light considerations, helping clients identify risk and manage the potential impact of development.
The consultancy is typically involved from the pre-planning and design stages, assessing Rights of Light risk and preparing Daylight & Sunlight reports for planning submissions.
With an established presence in London and an expanding UK workload, this is an exciting time to join a business that is continuing to grow while retaining the specialist and personal feel of a boutique consultancy.
Interested?
I am keen to speak with Rights of Light professionals at Surveyor, Senior Surveyor, Associate or Associate Director level who may be interested in hearing more. xohmjla
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If this role isn't quite the right fit but you'd like to have an initial, informal conversation about your next move or even just how the market is, feel free to give me a call on You can also connect with me on LI – Rory Thompson.
I'm currently working on a range of opportunities across the property and construction consultancy space, so even if this role isn't the one, there may be others that align more closely with what you're looking for.