Job Description
Beach Baker is exclusively recruiting for a dynamic and commercially minded Chartered Surveyor to join a fast-growing business. This is a rare opportunity to play a key role in shaping the property acquisition and development strategy of a business with ambitious growth plans.
We are seeking a results-driven professional with a strong background in property acquisition, development deal sourcing, and investment analysis. The ideal candidate will be RICS qualified, hold a relevant property degree (Real Estate, Land Management etc.), and have a proven track record of identifying, analysing, and securing property opportunities.
You'll work closely with the business owners to devise and implement a strategy for acquiring and developing sites as well as exploring wider property development opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Identifying and Sourcing Opportunities
1. Conduct market research to identify underutilised markets.
2. Use tools such as Land Insight and other analytics platforms to locate and assess acquisition targets.
3. Identify assets or sites with redevelopment potential or mixed-use schemes.
4. Carry out site visits and local assessments to understand market dynamics.
5. Build and maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities aligned with strategic goals.
Investment Analysis and Deal Structuring
6. Prepare financial appraisals and feasibility studies for acquisitions and developments.
7. Model leasing strategies, option agreements, and subject-to-planning deals.
8. Conduct due diligence and risk assessments to ensure strategic alignment.
9. Collaborate with planners, architects, and legal teams to evaluate development potential.
Wider Property Development Opportunities
10. Identify opportunities for planning gains, permitted development rights, and asset management.
11. Assess change-of-use potential to maximise site value.
12. Work with planning consultants to secure consents and enhance site value.
Negotiation and Transaction Execution
13. Lead negotiations with property owners, agents, and developers.
14. Manage legal and contractual aspects of acquisitions.
15. Oversee deal progression from sourcing to completion.
Relationship Building and Market Engagement
16. Build strong relationships with agents, landowners, developers, and local authorities.
17. Attend industry events and networking forums to stay ahead of market trends.
18. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive projects forward.
Candidate Requirements
19. RICS qualified with a degree in Real Estate, Land Management, or similar.
20. Experience in acquisitions, development and investment/site analysis.
21. Strong understanding of valuation, feasibility studies, and financial modelling.
22. Proven success in identifying and adding value to development sites.
23. Knowledge of planning processes, permitted development rights, and change-of-use regulations.
24. Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
25. Strategic thinker with the ability to work independently.
Package & Benefits
26. Salary: up to £60,000 depending on experience.
27. Car Allowance: Provided for work-related travel expenses.
28. Benefits: Pension scheme, private healthcare, wellbeing initiatives (e.g. discounted gym memberships), and employee/family discounts
29. Career Development: Opportunities for progression and support for further qualifications
30. Culture: Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and fast-paced environment with a strong pipeline of investment opportunities
Interested?
Beach Baker is proud to be working exclusively on this opportunity. If you are a motivated and commercially minded property professional ready to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Please contact Rupert Stuart-Baker at Beach Baker for a confidential discussion.