Senior Development Surveyor - South Gloucestershire Council

Hays are working in partnership with South Gloucestershire Council who are seeking to appoint a Senior Development Surveyor to take an influential role in promotion of the use of land, and opportunities.

About South Gloucestershire Council
This is your opportunity to join a flexible, impactful and inclusive organisation. South Gloucestershire Council is a place where people with a social conscience can enjoy a great work-life balance with like-minded colleagues. Grounded in hundreds of conversations with local people, the 2028 council plan outlines how the council will play a part in creating a fairer, and greener future for Gloucestershire.

"I love working for South Gloucestershire Council and it's a great place to work at any stage in your career, offering lots of opportunity and flexibility - I enjoy being part of a team that works towards creating a better community for our area" - Tristan, Senior Quantity Surveyor

Your New Role
As a Senior Development Surveyor, you will undertake development work to include the investigation of opportunities to promote the use of land. You will have an emphasis on a commercial return and providing a cost effective, professional development management service to the council whilst achieving best value on all property transactions.

• Management of a range of development projects providing advice on promotion opportunities, new acquisitions and disposals to support the development programme.
• Assist the process of appointing consultants working with the procurement team to progress and implement property development proposals.
• Negotiate commercial terms relating to new disposals, acquisitions and other development related agreements.
• Manage and influence stakeholders including community groups with the progression of projects.

You will join a property & development team responsible for managing corporate and investment assets. You will provide a high level of technical expertise within this team, playing a key role in ensuring that the service is well organised and delivered effectively.

What You Need to Succeed

• Hold a degree in estate management (or equivalent), alongside a professional membership of RICS (or equivalent).
• Hold post-qualification experience working within a commercial organisation or a local authority.
• Knowledge of the various methods of marketing, disposal, and acquisition of land and buildings.

This role is open to individuals from a wide range of sectors - therefore whether you have worked within the public sector previously, or are currently working in the commercial world, do not hesitate in applying!

What You Will Get in Return


There are so many reasons why working for a flexible and inclusive employer, such as South Gloucestershire Council, could make a real-life difference to your work and life.

• Financial security - a salary of £46,731 + pending annual increase which is guaranteed to reach you.
• Funding and budget in place for future development and property portfolio enhancement.
• The ability to support projects from beginning to end! - You will not be short of variety in this role.
• Initial 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, which will rise to 30 days after 5 years' service.
• Ability to purchase additional days of annual leave.
• Flexi-time model, allowing for flexible working practices.
• Hybrid working, allowing for working from home for most of your role (one day per week in the office).
• Avon pension fund access - offering contribution of 19.5% from South Gloucestershire Council.
• Access to a Money Matters savings scheme with tax break.

This role is open to either full-time or part-time options.

What You Need to Do Next

We understand that making a career move can be a big decision, with complexity and moving parts! - Therefore, please don't hesitate to make contact if you'd like an informal or exploratory call in the first instance - to schedule contact.

If you are interested in being considered, click 'Apply Now'!