Jot Title: Development Surveyor – Affordable Housing Sector
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £42,000- £48,000 basic salary + global consultancy benefits package
Newly Qualified MRICS
A fantastic opportunity has opened for a driven and newly-qualified Development Surveyor to join a dynamic team focused on affordable housing delivery in Birmingham and the wider West Midlands. This role offers exposure to a broad range of projects that support inclusive, sustainable communities through affordable and mixed-tenure housing developments.
The Company
A global real estate and development consultancy servicing a vast range of clients across a broad range of services lines; planning, development, asset management, lease advisory, project management, valuations, ratings, strategic business advice etc! With presence in over 100 locations worldwide this is a fantastic opportunity to join a global market leader committed to creating vibrant buildings, cities, and spaces that generate lasting social and economic value. As a business there is a clear culture and emphasis on development and a people first culture.
Key Responsibilities:
•Deliver development consultancy services to housing associations, local authorities, and private sector partners.
•Support the acquisition and disposal of residential and mixed-use development land, with a focus on affordable housing schemes.
•Contribute to strategic land promotion and valuation for long-term housing delivery.
•Act as an agent for both buyers and sellers of development land, including identifying and securing development partners for strategic landowners.
•Engage with landowners and stakeholders to unlock new opportunities, with a strong emphasis on planning and policy alignment.
•Collaborate on feasibility studies, market analysis, and development appraisals to inform investment decisions and housing strategy.
•Build and nurture a network of contacts across the affordable housing ecosystem, including developers, planners, funders, and local government.
About You:
•Recently qualified (MRICS or equivalent) with a passion for housing-led regeneration and social impact.
•Career mindset- this is fantastic progressive opportunity within a global consultancy providing a clear route of progression to directorship.
•Strong understanding of planning processes and housing policy is desirable.
•Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
•Self-starter with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
This company offers a comprehensive benefits package including a pension scheme, private medical insurance, income protection, and a flexible benefits scheme, along with professional development opportunities.
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