South Gloucestershire Council
Senior Development Surveyor
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Senior Development Surveyor
Senior Development Surveyor
How You’ll Make a Difference
As a Senior Development Surveyor, you will review council-owned assets and identify opportunities to support future development across South Gloucestershire.
Managing a diverse portfolio of development projects, you will provide expert advice on asset promotion, acquisitions, and disposals, with a focus on maximising commercial return and achieving best value in all property transactions. The council is committed to using its land and property assets to increase commercial income, supported by £50m of approved investment to drive development and deliver place-shaping ambitions across the district.
What You Will Be Doing
You will be responsible for:
- Overseeing projects and work programmes
- Reviewing system improvements and using your technical expertise to ensure schemes are delivered effectively
- Supporting the appointment of consultants, working closely with the Procurement team to progress and implement development proposals
- Negotiating commercial terms for property-related agreements
- Providing day-to-day advice on local government regulations, codes of practice, risks, and emerging developments, ensuring compliance and informed decision-making
- Managing and reporting on capital expenditure in line with programme budgets, including preparing and presenting reports that outline:
- Key issues
- Implications
- Compliance with council guidelines
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What We Need From You
It is essential that you:
- Are professionally qualified with a degree in estate management (or equivalent), or hold a postgraduate qualification or have relevant experience within a commercial organisation or local authority.
- Have proven practical experience and a strong knowledge of:
- The marketing, disposal, and acquisition of land and buildings
- Planning procedures
- Service-specific and professional issues
- Can deliver work within professional guidelines and organisational policies
- Possess strong IT skills, including proficiency in:
- Word processing
- Databases
- Spreadsheets
- In-house systems
- Demonstrate excellent influencing and negotiation skills to:
- Secure positive outcomes
- Meet commercial and contractual deadlines
- Successfully deliver projects
- Have financial knowledge or training required to manage budgets effectively
What You Need To Know
- This is a hybrid role, allowing for work in offices or remotely, subject to availability where required.
- Regular work may involve travel throughout the authority and surrounding area. You must:
- Hold a full, valid driving licence
- Have regular access to a vehicle
- Alternatively, arrange an acceptable means of travel.
- Interviews will take place on 14th July 2026.
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How a Career at South Gloucestershire Council Is Different
We prioritise work/life balance and offer genuine flexibility to support a fulfilling personal and professional life.
Our role is strengthened by:
- A positive team ethos with strong support and training opportunities
- A commitment to recognising and nurturing diversity, ensuring selection, promotion, and development are based on merit and abilities
Why Join Us?
We’re dedicated to making a real difference by:
- Building and shaping communities people can be proud of
- Planning for the future with improvements to:
- Roads
- Railways
- Schools
- Green spaces
- Housing
- Providing essential community services, ensuring safety and well-being
We’ve achieved much, but we need talented and dedicated people to continue driving positive change.
Join us—be part of making a difference!
For the full job description, visit: Senior Development Surveyor – job description [1].
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