Development Surveyor

Associate Development Surveyor opportunity, based out of Manchester, non-corporate office environment, hybrid.

Job Title: Development Surveyor (Commercial Real Estate Consultancy)Location:
Manchester (1 -2 days a week working from home).
Salary: £65,000-£75,000 basic salary + excellent bonuses + additional benefits package
We have an exciting new opportunity to join an existing team with ambitious growth plans in the North West as an Associate Development Surveyor in a multidisciplinary Manchester office. Relaxed office atmosphere, with a very non-corporate office environment. Relaxed dress code and Grade A office space.
The CompanyA leading UK real estate consultancy offers expertise across the commercial, residential, rural, planning, development, and infrastructure sectors. With a national network of over 1,000 property professionals operating across a network of offices across the UK, they provide both national coverage and unrivalled local expertise. Their strategic international partnerships, including an exclusive affiliation with a luxury property specialist, enable them to offer clients exposure across global markets. Their values emphasise being approachable, effective, and ambitious, treating every client with integrity and respect, delivering on promises, and striving for excellence. They manage over 130 acres of land, advise over 50% of the UK's leading housebuilders, and have a turnover exceeding £80 million. They have a diverse range of clients with extensive experience in various property types, from residential units to farmland and offices to wind farms. Impressively, over 80% of their work comes from repeat clients, highlighting their success. Their people are considered their most treasured assets. This is a fantastic opportunity for a development specialist to join a senior team, in a growing office with the opportunity for leadership for the right individual.

About the Role:As a key member of a thriving planning and development team, you will serve the Manchester, Cheshire, Lancashire, and broader North West region. This role encompasses a diverse range of consultancies, agency, and strategic land projects. You will play an integral role in shaping the growth and direction of our Manchester team, collaborating closely with Planning and Development partners across the business.
Key Responsibilities:

Providing clear advice in relation to residential, mixed-use, and strategic development land for our private and public sector clients, ranging from private landowners to charitable institutions and corporate clients.

Generate fees through dealing with a variety of planning and development matters, enhancing existing client relationships, and securing new clients.

Handle all matters associated with strategic and immediate development land opportunities and help clients with the delivery of development projects.

Disposal and acquisition of strategic land and immediate development opportunities.

Advise on planning and development strategies, including formal reports and the assessment of alternative land use values.

Undertake development appraisal work, including the identification of development opportunities.

Provide valuation advice on land and property assets, including the financial appraisal of development sites.

Support with the negotiation of development agreements, including promotion, option, joint venture, and conditional contracts.

Assist with major residential-led mixed-use development schemes.

What Will It Take to Be Successful?

RICS chartered surveyor with post-qualification experience ideally within development consultancy and agency.

Demonstrated experience and knowledge of development appraisals, advisory, and disposal work.

Excellent team player with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Strong communication skills to develop client relationships and support colleagues internally.

What's in it for you?A highly competitive rewards package including group pension, flexible benefits, referral schemes, and generous annual leave.
They have an agile, flexible working policy with the team working part in the office and part from home. Highly competitive bonuses for individuals that develop new business opportunities.

Apply for this job: If you are an ambitious individual looking to form part of a growing team over the long term, we would love to hear from you.

What you need to do now
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