Do you have experience managing property assets or developments through the full lifecycle, from acquisition and planning through to completion, sale or refinance?

Do you have a strong understanding of UK planning, construction, valuation and property law within a property development, surveying or lending environment?

If this sounds like you, then this could be the perfect next step in your career. Apply today and let’s grow together at West One Loans

To provide property and development insight across planning, construction, valuation, legal and disposal activities, supporting the effective management of development and investment assets throughout their lifecycle.

As part of our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Development Surveyor to join the business. This is a broad and varied role requiring a strong understanding of the end-to-end property development process, from planning and construction through to valuation, marketing, sales and legal completion

Key Accountabilities

• Assess and monitor the end to end process of investment and development projects.

• Review and take action on planning applications, planning permissions, planning conditions and amendments.

• Analyse development appraisals, residual valuations and project viability.

• Monitor construction progress, contractor performance, defects, warranties and project delivery risks.

• Review legal documentation including legal packs, tenancy agreements, easements, restrictive covenants and party wall matters.

• Support the property sales process, monitoring marketing activity and agent performance.

• Undertake residential and commercial property assessments and provide recommendations on value, marketability and risk.

• Liaise with developers, solicitors, surveyors, agents and other professional advisers.

• Produce reports and recommendations to support lending, servicing and risk management activities.

• Identify, assess and escalate risks relating to planning, construction, legal or valuation matters.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of the end-to-end property investment & development lifecycle.

• Ability to assess and mitigate property-related risks.

• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.

• Experience reviewing development appraisals and valuation reports.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Ability to interpret legal, planning and technical property documentation.

• Strong report writing and presentation skills.

• Effective organisational and project management skills

Knowledge & Qualifications

• Experience within property development, surveying, development finance, asset management or a related property environment.

• Good understanding of the UK planning system and development process.

• Knowledge of residential and commercial construction practices.

• Understanding of property law and legal documentation associated with development and investment assets.

• Experience of residential and commercial valuation methodologies.

• MRICS qualified or working towards qualification desirable but not essential.

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Surveying, Real Estate, Property Development or a related discipline desirable but not essential.

Personal Attributes

• Commercially minded with strong attention to detail.

• Proactive and solutions-focused approach.

• Confident decision maker with sound judgement.

• Able to challenge constructively and influence stakeholders.

• Strong relationship-building skills.

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

• Professional, credible and highly organised.

• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced specialist lending environment.

Why Join Us?

At West One Loans, we’re growing fast and looking for ambitious people who want to be part of our exciting journey. We’ll give you the tools, training, and support you need to succeed, while offering clear opportunities to progress your career.

Alongside this, we offer a strong benefits package, including private medical healthcare, 25 days’ annual leave, paid volunteering days, and a host of additional benefits.

If you’re ready to build your career with a Specialist Lender and make an impact - click apply today!