Rapleys
Associate Partner, Residential Development

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Associate Partner, Residential Development
Rapleys is a multi-disciplinary property consultancy, offering building consultancy, commercial, planning and residential property services to clients, operating from seven offices across the UK.
We are genuinely recognised as best-in-class for the services we offer and the industries we operate in. That’s because we have built our business around people with authentic expertise, only offering services where we are the stand-out partner of choice.
Our people are what makes Rapleys. We celebrate the individuality and expertise that each person brings and, as a team, we share the same values and work collaboratively, connecting across disciplines, locations and sectors.
We recruit and retain trustworthy, knowledgeable and passionate professionals, and provide a collaborative culture that enables people to thrive. This is a truly exciting time to join the business as we undertake our new growth and development plans. This role is offered on a hybrid basis, with a mixture of office and home working.
Job Purpose
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated residential development agent to join our expanding Rapleys Living Team as an Associate Partner.
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The Rapleys Living team is focused on maximising the potential of new or existing sites for residential development. The multi-disciplinary teams work to add value through the development lifecycle. The primary activities are Agency disposals and acquisitions of residential opportunities as well as providing development consultancy and strategic advice to landowners, developers and companies.
Key Responsibilities Include
- To operate within private, affordable, BTR and care/retirement residential sectors
- To manage on behalf of the client the full land and acquisition process including marketing developer selection and legal completion
- Provide effective strategic development advice including advising on development options to optimise returns
- Assist and advise clients through the added value process including planning promotion and application
Person specification
- MRICS qualified
- Driven, self-motivated individual with at least 7 years direct experience in acquisition and disposal of residential development opportunities
- The ability to bring an existing client base and an extensive contact list
- Detailed practical knowledge and experience of the sale and acquisition process including private treaty, promotion and option agreements and auctions
- To be flexible to deal with residential development opportunities throughout the UK
- A good working knowledge of the Argus Development Appraisal package
- A full clean driving license


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Employee Benefits
- Flexible working
- Hybrid working
- Holiday entitlement – 33 days per annum (excl. bank holidays) which includes a wellbeing day and your birthday
- Private healthcare
- Medicash cashback scheme
- 50% gym membership contribution
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life assurance
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
We are firm believers that a diverse team enhances and drives its success. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can feel authentic, contribute their unique strengths and perform at their best. If you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please contact peopleteam@rapleys.com
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