Surveyor

Role Profile

Job Title: Surveyor

Location: London office and travel as required

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 depending on experience 

Who Are We?

Red Loft is a housing development and regeneration consultancy based in London. We work with Registered Providers, Local Authorities and Developers throughout London and the South East. Our work includes managing development projects from concept through to completion, as well as a diverse range of development consultancy advice and services, including feasibility reports, financial viability assessments, land finding and agency development strategies and procedures, development mentoring and training, Homes England and GLA compliance, and Shared Ownership sales, marketing and letting services.

Our Ethos:

We believe in the power of working together. In building quality. So we create meaningful, long-lasting partnerships to revolutionise the way that housing is delivered across the UK.

The Red Loft Vision & Mission:

Our Vision:

Great places need brilliant advice.

We aim to be the number one delivery experts to the sector, enabling our clients to create successful communities and transform lives.

Our Mission:

Delivering brilliant projects takes real experience, vision and collaboration.

By using our deep understanding of the sector, our end-to-end range of services will help you confidently navigate the complex and dynamic development and sales process.

We take great pride in the quality and impact of our people and services. As practitioners we understand the parameters you deliver within. Our diverse team of experts will help you face these challenges, saving you time and money, delivering excellent outcomes.

The Red Loft Way:

Committed: We are dedicated to and passionate about using our knowledge and expertise to create sustainable places where people want to live.

Principled: We are fair, and we stay on the right path for our clients, and for us.

Caring: We demonstrate how we care for each other, and our clients and customers through:

1. Investing time in relationships
2. Being supportive and empathetic
3. Providing a positive environment
4. Being passionate about making a difference

Respectful: We listen to and understand the values and priorities of our clients and their customers.

Approachable: Our door is always open. We value everyone's opinion and work as a family - so keep on asking questions.

Genuine: Trust and integrity are central to our work. We have no hidden agenda. We are authentic in our strong social values.

Job Description

We are passionate about delivering affordable housing and are looking for a surveyor to join our Land & Viability Team who shares our enthusiasm. Graduate applicants will also be considered.

The role will involve undertaking assessments of development and regeneration projects, financial viability reports, conducting market research, promoting land, site finding, and providing informed advice related to affordable housing. This list of tasks and responsibilities is not exhaustive, the postholder may undertake other duties as required.

As part of our small but highly skilled team, you will develop your competencies under the mentoring / supervision of senior team members. We also provide opportunities for cross-functional collaboration with the Development and Sales departments of Red Loft.

About you

Requirements:

• A degree and background in Surveying (Real Estate), Town Planning or Urban Studies
• In-depth understanding of development appraisals
• Autonomous task and time management skills, demonstrating initiative
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good awareness of industry trends and dynamics
• Ability to analyse market intelligence and competitor activities
• Ability to produce professional and well-structured reports

Desirable

• One to two years' experience of working in the residential property sector

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Min 25 days annual leave plus 8 days public / bank holidays
• Workplace pension scheme
• Learning and development support
• Flexible / agile working arrangements
• Regular social events / Christmas party / 'Get together lunch'
• Childcare voucher scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual charity quiz night
• Perkbox membership
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme

We have an excellent track record in supporting candidates to grow in the role, enabling candidates to take on enhanced responsibility early in their career, and we provide mentoring to support graudtaes through professional development. The successful candidate will also benefit from opportunities to spend with our Development and Sales teams, providing a broad understanding of the development sector.

Application Process

To apply, please send a cover letter (1 page maximum) and CV (2 page maximum).

The cover letter should address:

1. Why do you want to join Red Loft?
2. Tell us about yourself and what you could offer to Red Loft
3. Why does this role interest you?

The closing date for applications is 21st June.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview and task-based assessment. We hope the role excites you and we look forward to hearing from you.