Key details
Location: Edinburgh
Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours)
About the role
We are seeking a motivated and commercially focused individual to join our Land & Development team in Edinburgh. This role offers the opportunity to work across land agency, development consultancy and residential investment, with the level of appointment tailored to the successful candidate’s experience.
At Surveyor level, you will support senior colleagues on live instructions and develop your technical expertise across the full residential development lifecycle. At Associate or Associate Director level, you will take a more senior, client-facing role – driving business development, leading transactions, and contributing to the growth and direction of the team.
Working within a collaborative and well-connected business, you will benefit from close integration with our Residential Research, New Homes and Agency teams, providing a broad platform to deliver best-in-class advice to clients. This role anchors the land agency capability and offers a clear pathway to senior leadership for the right individual.
About you
You'll be a driven and commercially aware property professional with a strong interest in residential development and land agency.
You’ll thrive in this role if you:
Are highly analytical and commercially minded
Enjoy building relationships and working with clients
Are proactive, driven and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Have strong communication and presentation skills
Can work both independently and as part of a team
For more senior candidates, you will also bring:
An established network within the Scottish development market
A track record of winning work and managing client relationships
Leadership capability and an interest in mentoring others
Key responsibilities
Responsibilities will vary depending on level, but will include:
Supporting or leading the acquisition and disposal of residential development land
Undertaking development appraisals, feasibility studies and financial modelling
Preparing site appraisals, pricing advice and client reports
Assisting with or leading residential investment and capital markets transactions
Preparing and delivering presentations, pitches and marketing materials
Maintaining databases of development opportunities and market comparables
Collaborating with internal teams to maximise cross-referral opportunities
At Associate / Associate Director level, additional responsibilities will include:
Leading transactions and client relationships
Originating new instructions and driving fee income
Mentoring and supporting junior team members
Contributing to team strategy and performance
Key requirements
Education and Qualifications
Educated to degree level
MRICS qualifified or working towards APC (if not MRICS, then must be experienced and bring a relevant skill set)
Experience & Technical Skills
Experience or strong interest in residential development, land or investment markets
Strong financial appraisal and analytical skills, including cashflow modelling
Proficiency in Excel; experience with development appraisal software (e.g. Argus Developer) preferred
Strong report writing and communication skills
Understanding of the Scottish planning system and development process (desirable)
For more senior candidates:
Proven track record in residential land agency or development
Established industry network in Scotland
Demonstrable ability to win and deliver client instructions
Strong commercial awareness and business development capability
Competencies
Collaboration
Commercial awareness
Communication
Customer Focus
Planning & Organising
Problem Solving & Innovation
Positive mindset
For more senior candidates:
Business development and fee generation
Decision making and managing risk
Strategic and lateral thinking
Entrepreneurial mindset
People management (desirable)
How to apply
If this opportunity appeals to you, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Please submit your CV along with a brief cover letter telling us a little about yourself.