Job Title: Assistant Development Surveyor
Location: Sidcup
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy in the appointment of an Assistant Development Surveyor.
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and motivated individual to join a dynamic and growing development team, working on a wide range of residential, commercial and strategic land projects across the South of England.
The Role
As Assistant Development Surveyor, you will support the delivery of development projects from early planning stages through to completion. The role offers excellent exposure to viability, planning strategy, land promotion and development management, alongside clear progression and professional support.
Key responsibilities include:
Identifying new development opportunities through research and networking
Undertaking initial site due diligence to assess development potential and constraints
Compiling comparable cost and sales data to inform development appraisals and market analysis
Preparing and supporting development viability assessments
Interpreting data from multiple sources to support evidence-based studies, including residential and care needs assessments, employment land reviews, green belt studies and infrastructure assessments
Assisting with the promotion of strategic land opportunities
Maintaining diary systems for Local Authority consultation deadlines
Inputting into Development Consent Orders and associated documentation
Supporting the preparation of strategy and policy documents, masterplans and supplementary planning documents
Reviewing design options, layouts and technical documentation to optimise development outcomes
Supporting the preparation and negotiation of competitive development proposals
Assisting with valuations and advising on development finance for commercial and residential schemes
Supporting project management activities, including programmes, risk registers and reporting
Coordinating multidisciplinary teams and assisting with client briefing notes and board reportsAbout You
The successful candidate will be:
Enthusiastic, proactive and adaptable, with a strong desire to develop within the profession
A clear and confident communicator, both written and verbal
Educated to degree level in a RICS-accredited degree
In possession of a full UK driving licence (preferred)Benefits & Initiatives
The consultancy offers an excellent benefits package, including:
Hybrid working policy
Flexible annual leave (buy, sell and carry over)
Health Shield cash plan
Incentive scheme and long service awards
Professional qualification support
Cycle-to-work scheme
Death in service benefit
Annual season ticket loan
Generous maternity and paternity pay
Regular company initiatives and social benefitsAbout the Company
Our client is a top-40, privately owned, multi-disciplinary consultancy with over 40 years of experience delivering design and consultancy services across the built environment. Known for its collaborative culture and open-door policy, the business places genuine value on staff development, innovation and quality outcomes that improve the places people live and work.
Interested?
For applications, or for more information regarding this opportunity, please send your up-to-date CV to Josh Jones at or call (phone number removed)
