Development & Strategic Advisory Surveyor
| Posting date: | 25 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £40,000.0 to £60,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £40,000-£60,000 depending on lvl & exp |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 October 2025 |
| Location: | Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 8EQ |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4727869_1758796330 |
Summary
Your new company
Are you ready to take the next step in your development consultancy career? A leading real estate advisory firm is seeking a Senior Surveyor or Associate to join their Development & Strategic Advisory team in Leeds. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-profile development and regeneration projects across Yorkshire and the North of England.
Your new role
You'll be part of a dynamic, client-facing team delivering commercially driven advice across a wide range of development uses including residential, mixed-use, commercial, and strategic land. The role offers exposure to both public and private sector clients and involves:
- Managing a variety of advisory and consultancy projects
- Conducting market research, development strategy, site acquisition/disposal, and financial modelling
- Preparing development appraisals and feasibility studies
- Supporting complex regeneration projects and public-private partnerships
- Advising on public sector investment cases in property schemes
- Contributing to planning, land promotion, and masterplanning processes
- Negotiating commercial terms and development agreements
- Collaborating with internal teams across Planning, Valuation, Capital Markets, and Agency
What you'll need to succeed
We're looking for someone who is:
- MRICS qualified with relevant post-qualification experience
- Experienced in development consultancy, viability, or strategic land
- Commercially astute with strong analytical skills
- Confident in client-facing situations with excellent communication skills
- A collaborative team player
- Familiar with Yorkshire and Northern markets (preferred but not essential)
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary of between £40,000-£60,000 depending on your level and experience.
- Bonus structure
- Market-leading benefits including private medical, pension, and life assurance
- Structured career development and CPD support
- Opportunity to work on career-defining projects
What you need to do now
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