Development Surveyor

  • carrington west
  • Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
  • Sep 14, 2025
Contractor Construction

Job Description

Principal Development Surveyor (Interim)
£450 per day - Initial 6-month contract - Nottinghamshire
Hybrid: c. 1 day per week in the office + site visits


Are you an MRICS Development/Valuation professional who can lead disposals, valuations and complex negotiations while coaching a high-performing team? If so, this Nottinghamshire-based local authority contract could be a great fit.

Who will you be joining?

A forward-thinking local authority delivering a busy pipeline of asset reviews, development and disposal projects across a varied commercial portfolio. You'll be central to unlocking capital receipts and optimising revenue, while upholding best value and compliance.

What will you do?
Lead and line-manage a team of surveyors delivering development, disposal and valuation activities across an agreed portfolio.
Act as expert advisor, running complex commercial negotiations and preparing valuations.
Drive the review/rationalisation of the commercial estate and take disposals from inception to completion to achieve programme targets.
Serve as the primary liaison with developers, agents and prospective purchasers; appoint and manage consultants where required.
Support the annual asset valuation programme and commission ad-hoc valuations.
Undertake asset acquisitions as needed and contribute to budget management, including forecasting capital receipts.
Produce reports, business cases and briefings for senior stakeholders and maintain asset management systems.

What do you need?
MRICS (post-qualification) and RICS Registered Valuer.
Significant experience in valuations, development & disposals, related law and commercial negotiation.
Proven ability to lead teams, manage performance and champion EDI, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Track record delivering property development projects (business cases, feasibility, market engagement, negotiations).
Comfortable managing budgets/timescales, producing clear reports for senior managers and elected members.
Willingness to travel for site inspections and ensure assets are safe and compliant.

The package
Day rate: £450 per day
Duration: Initial 6 months
Hybrid working: Office presence once a week plus regular site visits across Nottinghamshire

How to apply
We expect strong interest in this opportunity. Apply now, or contact Ryan Hamlett on (phone number removed) or (url removed) to discuss.

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