Development Surveyor - Career Growth

  • Job Reference: RSB/9428M
  • Date Posted: 29 March 2025
  • Recruiter: Beach Baker
  • Location: Bristol
  • Hybrid Working: Some remote working possible
  • Salary: £35,000 to £45,000
  • Bonus/Benefits: Car Allowance + Benefits + Bonus
  • Sector: General Practice
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Work Hours: Full Time
  • Contact: Rupert Stuart-Baker

Job Description

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 rupert@beachbaker.co.uk. Don't worry if your CV isn't up-to-date; we will still consider your application.

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