Development Surveyor in East Midlands

Job description

We are currently working with a Midlands based Council who are looking for a Principal Development Surveyor to deliver a range of development, disposal, and valuation activities across their property portfolio, supporting the Council’s wider regeneration and asset management ambitions.

Principal Development Surveyor

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 6 Months Initially (Likely Extension)

Rate: £450-£475 p/d (Inside IR35)

Working Arrangement: flexible (Council Office and Site visits)

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver multi-disciplinary property projects from inception to completion.
• Support corporate asset management priorities, including asset review, disposal, acquisition, and valuation.
• Undertake commercial negotiations and provide professional property advice.
• Manage an agreed portfolio of assets and projects to meet financial and performance targets.
• Liaise with agents, developers, tenants, occupiers, and potential purchasers.
• Oversee consultants and ensure compliance with statutory, legal, and health & safety requirements.
• Contribute to the annual asset valuation programme and prepare ad hoc valuations as required.
• Identify revenue and capital generation opportunities through portfolio review.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• MRICS qualified with post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience in asset valuations, development, disposals, and commercial negotiation.
• Strong knowledge of procurement and contract management.
• Ability to analyse property issues, identify solutions, and implement effective actions.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing budgets and delivering financial targets.

If this sounds like it could be of interest, please apply with an updated copy of your CV or email it directly to dpalmer@venngroup.com.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

East Midlands

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

05-09-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English