Job Description

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