Senior Development Valuer

We are currently working with a Local Authority in the South West who are looking for a Senior Development Valuer to join their Asset Management & Property Services team.

You will work as part of the authority's Development and Disposals team to deliver challenging capital receipt targets, acquisitions and undertake property reviews, valuations, development and feasibility studies.

• Job: Senior Development Valuer
• Duration: 6 Months
• Start date: May 2026
• Rate: £450-£500 per day via Umbrella, Inside IR35
• Site presence: Hybrid

• Lead and project manage a variety of development proposals including some complex schemes which generate substantial capital receipts
• Undertake such work necessary to lead to disposals of surplus Council land and buildings for residential, industrial, commercial and other purposes
• Liaison with planning and other statutory authorities, Members, developers, land owners and being familiar with legal documentation
• Undertake land assembly and negotiations to secure access to land for major development related schemes
• To manage planning applications, appeals, hearings and inquiries with the support of external agents and contractors for a range of complex disposals
• Support the modernisation of Asset Management & Property Services and the development of future ways of working across the service

• Post holder should hold a current driving licence and have access to a car to undertake their duties as this post will involve travel
• Experience of managing large scale complex disposal projects
• Experience in property marketing and disposals including a detailed knowledge of the local property market
• Experience in areas of effective estate and property management
• Extensive experience of the planning system and the planning obligation requirement
• Professional membership of RICS or RTPI