Residential Development Surveyor

Residential Development Surveyor

Location: South East
Rate: £500 Per Day (Outside IR35)
Contract: 6 - 12 Months

Spencer Clarke Group are recruiting for a Residential Development Surveyor to join a local authority technical team, supporting housing development, acquisition, refurbishment, regeneration and specialist housing projects.

This is a technical lead role focused on feasibility, due diligence, option appraisal, concept design development and technical assurance, working closely with internal stakeholders and external consultants. Project governance and overall delivery sit with the Development Manager once approved to proceed, but you remain responsible for technical leadership, compliance, quality and asset integration through the lifecycle.

Responsibilities include:

Leading technical feasibility studies and development assessments
Technical due diligence across sites, buildings, acquisitions and redevelopment opportunities
Identifying technical risks, constraints and opportunities, and shaping recommended options
Preparing technical briefs, specifications and employer's requirements
Appointing and managing architects, engineers and specialist consultants
Reviewing and challenging designs and proposals to drive quality, sustainability and value for money
Providing technical input into business cases, governance reporting and stakeholder discussions
Ensuring compliance across Building Regulations, Building Safety, fire safety and relevant standards
Supporting technical assurance, sign-off, and resolution of technical issues during construction
Ensuring robust handover documentation warranties, certification, compliance records and supporting post-occupancy reviewsAbout you:

Proven experience in housing development, regeneration, building surveying, construction or strategic asset management
Strong background in feasibility, due diligence and option appraisal
Confident managing consultants and coordinating design development
Comfortable providing technical assurance, compliance oversight and quality review
Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant built environment discipline (building surveying, construction, architecture, property, development and asset management.)
MRICS / MCIOB (or equivalent) beneficial, and local authority / housing association experience highly desirable

How to Apply
Send your CV or get in touch with Joe O'Halloran at Spencer Clarke Group on (phone number removed) or
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed