Partner​/Associate Residential Development Surveyor

Job Advert Are you an experienced residential development expert looking for an exciting leadership role where you can make a real difference and have real scope to drive growth? Be part of a leading UK property consultancy and B-Corp at the forefront of some of the most dynamic real estate markets in the UK! At Bidwells, our highly reputable Land and Development team in Perth plays a key role in shaping high-quality, sustainable developments across Scotland, working closely with developers and landowners.

We are involved in several major projects, including the Stanley village expansion for Zurich Assurance Ltd and a range of significant strategic sites across the Central Belt.

We are looking for a driven Partner- or Associate-level Development Surveyor who will be responsible for identifying residential development land opportunities through research and market insight, marketing development sites, and supporting the sale of larger schemes, whilst advising clients on co-operation and option agreements, conditional contracts, and planning matters in collaboration with our Planning Division.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role within a forward-thinking team working on impactful projects across Scotland. This role will help drive the growth and success of the team, the office, and the business, whilst delivering a 1st class service to clients.

What You’ll Be Doing Carry out research to develop lines of enquiry and identify residential development land opportunities.

Undertake the marketing of development sites whilst assisting the marketing and sale of larger sites.

Provide landowners/clients with advice on co-operation agreements, option agreements, conditional contracts and general planning advice (in conjunction with Bidwells Planning Division).Be a trusted advisor and primary contact for clients, developing strong relationships and engagement, and understanding their requirements and adapting with their changing needs.

Create and maintain a database of residential development opportunities, together with a database of comparable sales transactions.

Establish and develop positive professional relationships with existing and new clients, particularly landowners and developers and other intermediaries.

Prepare and deliver presentations to both landowners and developers, promoting Bidwells' services with the aim of winning planning and development work for the Firm. Identify and promote opportunities for other Bidwells services associated with land development and in particular securing planning or agency instructions together with work for other departments.

Create and implement business development initiatives, such as attending/hosting/speaking/networking at events, directing targeting, network management, site searching, speculative portfolio reviews, building relationships with other agents.

Contribute editorial / original content on development issues for publications, social media, press, and working with the marketing and wider teams to increase exposure as well as help improve other marketing activities and  a mentor for all team members and provide guidance and assistance, support training, as well as coach graduates.

Identify team resource issues and opportunities, and support team growth.

Seeking to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of all legislation affecting the technical aspects of residential development and share knowledge and information where appropriate.

Maintain standards, processes and legal compliance and help drive improvements and efficiencies.

About You Ideally MRICS or RTPI qualified.

Previous experience working in development consultancy.

Experience of working for house builders and or landowners.

Solid knowledge of the house building process and any working knowledge of the Scottish Planning system would be beneficial.

Proven track record in winning and retaining business/clients strong networking and negotiation skills. Strong business and commercial acumen in particular relating to fee income and profit.

Experience of leadership and line management as well as a proven team player.

Strong relationship management, interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to manage resources and prioritise projects on a day-to-day basis.

Experience of managing transactions and clear understanding of the legal and conveyancing process.

Project delivery experience from inception to conclusion including the instruction of specialist consultants.

Project appraisal skills and use of Argus Developer or similar…