ESS Properties

Senior Development Manager

Lead large-scale commercial and residential projects from concept to completion.

Location: London (Hybrid)

Service Line: Project & Development Services – Building Consultancy

We are looking for a driven Surveyor or Senior Surveyor (MRICS) to join our thriving London Building Consultancy team at Cushman & Wakefield. This is an exciting opportunity to work with major investors, landlords and occupiers across a wide range of commercial property instructions, within a collaborative, high-performing environment.
You’ll be involved in both professional and project-driven workstreams, with genuine opportunities to grow your technical expertise, take ownership of client relationships and contribute to the evolution of our London offering.

 

Key Responsibilities

Deliver a full range of core Building Surveying services, including:

  • Dilapidations (landlord & tenant)
  • Technical Due Diligence (TDD)
  • Contract Administration & Employer’s Agent duties
  • Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
  • Reinstatement Cost Assessments (RCA)
  • Schedules of Condition
  • Building pathology, defect analysis and reporting

 

Additional responsibilities include:

  • Managing and nurturing client relationships across the portfolio
  • Supporting and mentoring junior surveyors
  • Collaborating closely with colleagues across PDS, Valuation, Agency and Asset Services
  • Contributing to business development and wider team initiatives
  • Working on regional and pan-European projects where required

 

Skills & Experience

  • MRICS-qualified with relevant commercial consultancy experience
  • Strong grounding in core Building Surveying professional services
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and client-facing skills
  • Highly organised with strong report writing capability
  • Proactive, adaptable and comfortable managing multiple instructions
  • Able to work independently while contributing to a positive team culture
  • Experience with investor, developer and occupier clients is desirable

Why Join Us?

  • Access to major blue-chip clients and landmark London projects
  • Hybrid working with flexibility around site, office and home
  • Clear progression pathway with tailored CPD support
  • Competitive salary, bonus scheme and benefits
  • A supportive, people-first culture backed by a global platform

 

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”

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