Freelance Development Surveyor / Manager

Location: London, Greater London (Hybrid)

Duration: 6-12 Months

Day Rate: Up to £500 per day (Outside IR35)

About the Company:

Capstone have partnered with a leading landlord across a wide range of commercial properties, providing essential spaces for small businesses and entrepreneurs throughout the UK. Their diverse portfolio includes business estates, railway arches, and various other property types, with a focus on supporting local businesses and community organisations.

Role Purpose:

The Development Surveyor / Manager will focus on maximizing returns from the property portfolio by leading and executing capital investment projects that contribute to achieving rental income targets and overall investment returns.

Key Accountabilities:

• Capital Investment Management: Identify, develop, and secure approval for capital investment cases that align with the asset management strategy, capitalizing on commercial opportunities to drive increased revenue.
• Project Lifecycle Management: Oversee investment cases from inception through key stages, including viability, feasibility, authorization, planning permission, design, construction oversight (managed by others), marketing, and customer handover.
• Collaboration and Coordination: Work closely with internal teams, agents, consultants, and advisors to ensure project specifications meet market demand and maximize commercial returns.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Identify and cultivate opportunities with developers, investors, and neighbouring property occupiers to enhance the value of investment projects.
• Project Compliance: Monitor and coordinate all required consents and approvals to ensure the successful delivery of investment projects.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

Essential:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• MRICS qualified.
• Proven experience in managing capital investment projects within real estate or property management.
• Strong financial analysis and investment case development skills.
• Knowledge of asset management strategies to enhance value and drive revenue growth.
• Effective stakeholder management and communication skills.

Desirable:

• Relevant post-qualification experience.
• Full driving licence.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to make an impact within a growing company, working on high-profile capital investment projects. Please contact Sam Lee on 020 3757 5000 or email s.lee@capstone-recruitment.com