Red Loft
Land / Development Consultant
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Company Description
Red Loft is a housing development and regeneration consultancy based in London. We work with Registered Providers, Local Authorities, and Developers throughout London, the South East, and South West. Our work includes managing development projects from concept through to completion, as well as a diverse range of development consultancy advice and services, including feasibility reports, financial viability assessments, land finding and agency, development strategies and procedures, development mentoring and training, Homes England and GLA compliance, and Shared Ownership sales, marketing, and letting services.
The Red Loft Vision & Mission
Our Vision
Great places need brilliant advice. We aim to be the number one delivery experts to the sector, enabling our clients to create successful communities and transform lives.
Our Mission
Delivering brilliant projects takes real experience, vision, and collaboration. By using our deep understanding of the sector, our end-to-end range of services will help you confidently navigate the complex and dynamic development and sales process. We take great pride in the quality and impact of our people and services. As practitioners, we understand the parameters you deliver within. Our diverse team of experts will help you face these challenges, saving you time and money, delivering excellent outcomes.
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Role Description
We are passionate about delivering affordable housing and are looking for a Development Consultant to join our Land & Viability Team who shares our enthusiasm. Graduate applicants will also be considered.
The role will involve undertaking assessments of development and regeneration projects, financial viability reports, conducting market research, promoting land, site finding, and providing informed advice related to affordable housing. This list of tasks and responsibilities is not exhaustive; the postholder may undertake other duties as required.
As part of our small but highly skilled team, you will develop your competencies under the mentoring/supervision of senior team members. We also provide opportunities for cross-functional collaboration with the Development and Sales departments of Red Loft.
Qualifications
- A degree and background in Surveying (Real Estate), Town Planning, or Urban Studies.
- In-depth understanding of development appraisals.
- Autonomous task and time management skills, demonstrating initiative.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Good awareness of industry trends and dynamics.
- Ability to analyse market intelligence and competitor activities.
- Ability to produce professional and well-structured reports.
Desirable
- One to two years’ experience of working in the residential property sector.
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Benefits
- Competitive salary £30,000 - £40,000 depending on experience
- Min 25 days annual leave plus 8 days public/bank holidays
- Workplace pension scheme
- Learning and development support
- Flexible / agile working arrangements
- Regular social events / Christmas party / ‘Get together lunch’
- Childcare voucher scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Cycle to work scheme
- Annual charity quiz night
- Perkbox membership (https://www.perkbox.com/uk)
- Salary sacrifice electric car scheme
We have an excellent track record in supporting candidates to grow into the role, enabling candidates to take on enhanced responsibility early in their career, and we provide mentoring to support graduates through professional development. The successful candidate will also benefit from opportunities to spend time with our Development and Sales teams, providing a broad understanding of the development sector.
Application Process
Please send your CV and cover letter to recruitment@redloft.co.uk
The cover letter should address:
- Why do you want to join Red Loft?
- Tell us about yourself and what you could offer to Red Loft.
- Why does this role interest you?
The closing date for applications is 14th July 2026.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview. We hope the role excites you, and we look forward to hearing from you.
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