Graduate Land & Investment Surveyor

Graduate Land & Investment Surveyor - London, W1F 7QH

We are looking for a commercially minded and ambitious Graduate Land & Investment Surveyor to join our London team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate looking to build a career in land acquisition, development and investment within one of the UK's leading property developers. Working alongside experienced professionals across our Land and Investment teams, you'll gain exposure to the full development lifecycle, supporting the identification, appraisal, acquisition and disposal of residential development opportunities.

Based in our London office, this role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across Build-to-Rent, Single Family Housing and Purpose-Built Student Accommodation while developing your commercial, financial and analytical skills.

What you will do

Land & Investment

Support the Land and Investment teams in reviewing and assessing new development opportunities.

Assist with financial appraisals and underwriting of land acquisitions and investment opportunities.

Prepare reports and supporting documentation for investment and land approvals.

Assist in producing marketing materials for investment sales across Build-to-Rent, Single Family Housing and Purpose-Built Student Accommodation assets.

Carry out market research and analysis to support strategic business decisions.

Transactions & Due Diligence

Support land acquisitions and investment transactions from initial appraisal through to completion.

Assist with pre-sale due diligence alongside Planning, Technical, Land and Investment teams.

Support the preparation and negotiation of Heads of Terms for acquisitions and disposals.

Liaise with solicitors, consultants, agents and other stakeholders throughout the transaction process.

Respond to enquiries and support investor and stakeholder engagement activities.

Relationship Management

Build and maintain relationships with landowners, land agents, investment agents and prospective investors.

Attend site visits and inspections alongside senior colleagues.

Develop an understanding of market trends, development opportunities and investment activity across the UK residential sector.

Support the wider team in identifying new business opportunities and maintaining market intelligence.

About You

Degree qualified in a property-related discipline or equivalent.

A genuine interest in land, development, investment or real estate.

Strong analytical and numerical skills.

Confident using Microsoft Excel and the wider Microsoft Office suite.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Commercially aware with strong attention to detail.

Proactive, enthusiastic and keen to learn.

A collaborative team player with a positive attitude.

Desirable

Eexperience within land, development, investment or a property-related environment.

Understanding of development appraisals and investment modelling.

Knowledge of the UK residential property market.

Exposure to Build-to-Rent, Single Family Housing or Purpose-Built Student Accommodation.

Experience working with financial models or development viability assessments.

Why Dandara

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK's leading independent property developers and build a career within a collaborative and ambitious team.

You'll gain exposure to every stage of the development lifecycle, working alongside experienced professionals on a wide range of residential projects while developing the knowledge and skills needed for a successful career in land and investment.

Competitive basic salary depending on experience

Annual Bonus Scheme

33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Health Hero digital doctor 24-hour virtual GP appointments

Health Assured Wisdom App

Competitive parental leave

3x salary life assurance (option to increase to 4x)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employer matched pension scheme of up to 5%

Flexible benefits including shopping vouchers, airport parking and reduced gym membership

Important note for Recruitment Agencies

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Any candidate submitted to us by an Agency via an unsolicited Resume shall be deemed to have been referred by that Agency free of commission, fee or any other charge (Fees). We are not liable for any Fees relating to the engagement of any person resulting from an unsolicited Resume and will not pay a Fee to any Agency that is not an Appointed Agency.

Salary: GBP 25000 - 32000 per year
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