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. We are committed to using our 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, you will work closely with the Procurement team to progress and implement development proposals, while negotiating commercial terms for property-related agreements.
- Providing day-to-day advice on local government regulations, codes of practice, risks and emerging developments, you will help ensure compliance and informed decision-making.
- It will be your responsibility to manage and report on capital expenditure in line with programme budgets, preparing and presenting reports that clearly outline key issues, implications and compliance with council guidelines.
What we need from you
- It is essential that you are professionally qualified with a degree in estate management or an equivalent field, or hold a postgraduate qualification or have relevant experience within a commercial organisation or local authority.
- You will bring proven practical experience and a strong knowledge of the marketing, disposal and acquisition of land and buildings, alongside a solid understanding of planning procedures and service specific and professional issues. It will be key for you to have the ability to deliver work within professional guidelines and organisational policies.
- Strong IT skills are essential, as you will need to be proficient in word processing, databases, spreadsheets and in-house systems.
- We are looking for someone who can demonstrate excellent influencing and negotiation skills, enabling you to secure positive outcomes, meet commercial and contractual deadlines and successfully deliver projects.
- You must have the financial knowledge or training required to manage budgets effectively.
What you need to know
- This is a hybrid role, meaning that you can work remotely or in our offices.
- You will be expected to travel throughout the authority and surrounding area so you must have a full, valid driving licence with regular access to a vehicle or have an alternative means of travel.
Interviews will be held on the 14th July 2026.
How a career at South Gloucestershire Council is different
- We know our team work best when they have balance in their lives, and we offer genuineflexibilityto help them achieve thatwork/life balance.
- Whats special here is the strength of the team ethos, the support and the training.
- We recognise that ourdiverse teamof skilled and dedicated people make us a great place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and developed on the basis of their merits and abilities.
Our teams at South Gloucestershire Council are making a real difference to the lives of people who live, work and learn here.
- We’re building and shaping communities which people are proud of.
- We’re planning for the future; building and improving the roads, railways, schools, green spaces, and houses.
- Were providing essential services across our communities to ensure they are safe and well maintained.
We’ve achieved a great deal, but we need talented and dedicated people to ensure we continue to make a difference.
Were making a difference be part of it!
To view the full job description, please click this link: Senior Development Surveyor – job description 1
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