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Senior Land and Development Surveyor


Job Location:

Swindon - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 8 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 6 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

7 months contract with a local authority

Rate: 425 per day Umbrella

Summary
  • This role involves delivering expert property development asset management and estate management services for the Borough Councils diverse property portfolio which includes commercial residential and agricultural assets. The successful candidate will spearhead development initiatives regeneration projects property transactions and strategic asset management efforts. The aim is to enhance income generation unlock development potential and support the Councils broader regeneration and investment goals.

Responsibilities
  • Offer expert development advice for the Councils commercial and residential properties.
  • Conduct development appraisals and feasibility studies on both brownfield and greenfield sites.
  • Formulate strategies to maximize capital returns through property disposals and development opportunities.
  • Negotiate joint venture agreements to facilitate regeneration and development projects.
  • Identify and implement opportunities to improve the value efficiency and performance of the Councils property portfolio.
  • Provide property and development expertise to support regeneration initiatives.

Requirements:

Essential Experience Required
  • Extensive experience in managing commercial property portfolios.
  • Proficiency in property acquisitions disposals asset management and development activities.
  • Demonstrated experience in estate management and handling property contract issues.
  • Proven ability to lead complex property negotiations and transactions.
  • Strong history of achieving results through both individual efforts and teamwork.
Essential Qualifications Required
  • Membership in the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) with relevant post-qualification experience.
  • Professional development in estate management valuation or development surveying.
  • Project Management qualification or equivalent experience.
Additional Information
  • The role involves working in office site and stakeholder environments.
  • Regular site inspections and property visits are required.
  • Participation in meetings with tenants developers consultants Members and stakeholders is necessary.
  • Occasional evening meetings may be required.
  • Travel across the Borough is part of the job responsibilities.
  • The position is a 7-month contract with a local authority offering a rate of 425 per day Umbrella.
  • Payments are made on a bi-weekly schedule.
  • The application deadline is 11th September 2026; interested candidates should apply promptly.



Required Skills:

To provide professional property development asset management and estate management services across Borough Councils commercial residential and agricultural property portfolio.


Required Education:

To provide professional property development asset management and estate management services across Borough Councils commercial residential and agricultural property portfolio.