Land/Development Agency roles - Surveyor up to Director

Salary/Rate:£35000 - £100000 per annum + negotiable, benefits, bonus
Job Type:Hybrid, Office Based
Contract Type:Perm
Town/City:London
County:London
Sector:Land and Planning
Job ref:JN -092025-84235_1759405081
Post Date:02. 10. 2025
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Meet Our Recruiter

About the Role

Are you a driven Land Agent looking for the next step in your career? These are fantastic opportunities to join forward-thinking agency teams.

In these roles, you will be responsible for identifying, appraising, and acquiring land opportunities, as well as advising landowners, developers, and investors. You'll have the chance to work closely with a diverse client base, helping to shape strategic land decisions and maximise development potential.

We are representing two businesses, who are bolstering their teams from junior up to the top level - within the London market, needing to talk to those with contacts within the urban living sectors.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Sourcing and negotiating land opportunities for residential and mixed-use schemes
  • Undertaking development appraisals, valuations, and feasibility assessments
  • Managing relationships with landowners, developers, and local authorities
  • Advising on planning matters, site promotion, and disposal strategies
  • Supporting senior colleagues on complex land deals and strategic land projects

What we're looking for:

  • Experience in land agency, development, or planning (ideally with a RICS or RTPI background)
  • Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation skills
  • Ability to build long-term client relationships and identify new opportunities
  • A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with a keen eye for detail
  • Knowledge of the local property and development market is key for more the more senior roles.

Please get in touch with me (Kate) on 0207 478 2523 to discuss and understand more about the role. If you do not hear back within two weeks, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful, but we will retain your details on file for future roles.

If you do not hear anything back within one week, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, but I will retain your details for future roles.

When applying to any role through Cobalt, your CV will never be shared with a client without your prior consent. Apply in confidence below or get in touch with me for a confidential discussion about the position via kpm@cobaltrecruitment.com.

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