Assistant Development Surveyor

Assistant Development Surveyor - London - £Negotiable

Are you an ambitious surveyor looking to take the next step in your career within a dynamic, collaborative development and planning team? We're partnering with a highly regarded, UK-wide property and construction consultancy to recruit an Assistant Development Surveyor to join their Planning & Development division.

About the Role & Employer

Our client is a multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy, renowned for delivering intelligent, sustainable solutions across the built environment - from development appraisals and planning strategy through to asset optimisation and project delivery. Their culture values inclusiveness, professional growth and cross-disciplinary collaboration, with a clear focus on enhancing value for clients and communities.

Working closely with senior development surveyors and planners, you'll contribute to the delivery of strategic development advice, feasibility assessments, due diligence and land-led appraisals for a diverse portfolio of projects - from smaller residential sites through to large regeneration schemes.

What You'll Be Doing

Support senior team members in development and planning consultancy work.
Assist with feasibility studies, site appraisals and development valuations.
Contribute to planning strategy and due diligence reports.
Liaise with internal technical specialists and external stakeholders.
Help deliver client-facing outputs that maximise asset value and mitigate risk.

About You

We're looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

A relevant surveying or built-environment qualification (or working toward).
Strong analytical and report drafting skills.
Commercial awareness and a keen interest in land, development and planning consultancy.
Excellent communication and a collaborative approach.

This is an excellent development role for early-career professionals looking to deepen their expertise in development surveying within a supportive multi-disciplinary environment.

Why This Role Matters

Our client's integrated approach sets them apart - combining surveying, planning, engineering and consultancy expertise under one roof to deliver high-quality solutions for clients in public and private sectors. They are committed to sustainability, professional development and helping individuals progress their careers.

Apply Now

If you're ready to grow your surveying career in development and planning consultancy, we want to hear from you.

Send your CV to Neil Ellerton of Penguin Recruitment or call (phone number removed)