Job Description:

Development / Planning Surveyor📍 Hybrid Working | Local Authority | Permanent💰 Competitive Salary + Local Government Pension Scheme + Excellent BenefitsShape Places. Deliver Growth. Make a Difference.
We are seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Development / Planning Surveyor to join a large Property and Development team within a local authority. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering the Council's regeneration, growth and place-shaping ambitions. The Council is going to be growing in size in the LGR.Working across a diverse property portfolio and development programme, you will provide professional surveying advice on planning, development and land matters, helping to maximise the value and potential of council-owned assets while supporting sustainable growth.
The RoleAs a Development / Planning Surveyor, you will:

• Lead and support development, regeneration and place making projects from inception through to delivery.
• Provide professional advice on planning, development viability, land acquisition and disposal opportunities.
• Manage property transactions including disposals, acquisitions, leases, easements and development agreements.
• Undertake site appraisals, valuations, option appraisals and feasibility studies.
• Work closely with Planning, Regeneration, Housing and Economic Development teams to support strategic objectives.
• Instruct and manage external consultants, surveyors, valuers and legal advisers.
• Negotiate with developers, landowners, agents and stakeholders to secure best outcomes for the Council and local communities.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for senior management, committees and elected members.
• Ensure all projects comply with relevant planning legislation, property law and local authority governance requirements.

About YouTo be successful, you will have:
Essential

• Degree in Estate Management, Real Estate, Planning, Surveying or a related discipline.
• Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS)
• Experience of development, planning, regeneration or property-related projects.
• Knowledge of planning legislation, development processes and local authority property matters.
• Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to undertake site visits as required.

Desirable

• Experience within local government, public sector or regeneration environments.
• Knowledge of development viability, Section 106 agreements and Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).
• Experience of land acquisitions, disposals and strategic asset management.
• Understanding of compulsory purchase, regeneration funding or development partnerships.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Ongoing CPD and career development opportunities
• Cycle to Work and salary sacrifice schemes
• Opportunity to work on high-profile regeneration and development projects that positively impact local communities

Why Join Us?This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced surveyor looking to develop their career within a forward-thinking local authority. You'll be involved in exciting regeneration and development initiatives, influencing how places evolve while helping to deliver economic growth, housing and community benefits for residents.

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