Development Monitoring Surveyor

Job Title
Development Monitoring Surveyor
Level
Senior Surveyor or Associate Director
Location
London – flexible, hybrid working
Package
£70,000–£85,000 basic salary depending on experience and level
Performance-related bonus typically 15–20%
Total earnings from around £80,000 at the lower end of the salary range to £100,000+ for more senior appointments
Private healthcare
Professional fees paid
Flexible hybrid working
The Opportunity
A specialist Development Monitoring consultancy working closely with development lenders is seeking an experienced Development Monitoring Surveyor to support continued growth from its London base.
The business works predominantly with private equity and specialist development lenders across high-quality residential and commercial schemes. Projects average around £40m in value, with regular exposure to significantly larger and more complex developments.
The opportunity can accommodate candidates from Senior Surveyor through to Associate Director level. The emphasis is less on title and more on finding technically capable Development Monitoring Surveyors who can provide high-quality advice, exercise good commercial judgement and build strong relationships with lenders.
For somebody currently handling smaller schemes, there is considerable scope to progress into larger and more complex projects while working alongside an experienced monitoring team.
The Role
You will manage your own portfolio of lender-funded developments, working directly with clients and providing commercially focused advice throughout the development lifecycle.
This is a judgement-led role within an experienced team. Individuals are given considerable autonomy and trusted to manage their own work, with support available when required.
The emphasis is predominantly on delivering high-quality Development Monitoring work rather than being driven by individual business development targets.
Key Responsibilities
Managing Development Monitoring instructions across residential and commercial developments
Producing clear, robust lender-facing reports
Advising on development risk, cost, programme and delivery
Working directly with private equity and specialist development lenders
Managing your own portfolio with a high degree of autonomy
Candidate Profile
Existing Development Monitoring / Project Monitoring experience
Background from a recognised monitoring, surveying or property consultancy
Strong lender-facing report writing skills
Commercial mindset with the confidence to engage, question and advise
Candidates handling smaller schemes will be considered where there is clear ability and appetite to progress
MRICS preferred
Why This Role
Average project values of around £40m with exposure to larger and more complex schemes
Experienced team of high-quality Development Monitoring professionals
High degree of autonomy and trust
Predominantly delivery-focused rather than individual BD-driven
Strong reputation within the Development Monitoring and lending market
External training and professional development actively supported and funded
MIPIM attendance supported for employees who want to attend
A business prepared to invest in the tools, equipment and support individuals need to perform at their best
Genuine scope to progress as the business continues to grow
Ways of Working
The role is naturally home-, office- and site-based. The working model is built around autonomy, trust and accountability rather than presenteeism, with considerable flexibility around how experienced surveyors manage their own diaries.
Click Apply or get in touch for a confidential conversation with Andrew Pearson at EC Property Recruitment. My contact number is (phone number removed) and you can find all my details on LinkedIn
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