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Job Title: Trainee Land Investment Surveyor
Job Reference: JJ1519544SohTLIS
Location: Soho, Westminster, Greater London, United Kingdom
Salary:
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Dandara Living Developments is part of the wider Dandara Group, an award-winning property developer with over 30 years’ experience creating high-quality homes and communities across the UK.
As a market-leading developer in the living sector, we acquire strategic, greenfield and brownfield land opportunities and deliver Build-to-Rent (BtR), Single Family Housing (SFH) and Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA). Our London team is at the forefront of identifying, underwriting and delivering high-value land and investment opportunities.
We are now looking for a Trainee Land Investment Surveyor to join our growing Land & Planning team based in the heart of Soho, London.
Working Hours
8am – 5:30pm, Monday to Friday (1 hour lunch)
About the role
This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience across both land acquisition and investment sales within a fast-paced London team.
Working closely with the Land Manager and/or Investment Associate, you will support the marketing of forward funding and investment assets, assist in managing transactions, and contribute to the financial underwriting of new development opportunities.
You will gain exposure to high-value single asset and portfolio acquisitions and sales, developing in-depth knowledge across multiple residential asset classes.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting pre-sale due diligence alongside land, planning, technical and investment teams
Assisting in reviewing and analysing new development opportunities
Contributing to investment committee reports
Preparing financial appraisals and underwriting investment sales across BtR, SFH and PBSA assets
Assisting in the production of marketing collateral for investment disposals
Supporting the drafting and negotiation of heads of terms for land acquisitions and investment sales
Managing elements of land or investment transactions, including responding to enquiries and accompanying investors on inspections
Building and maintaining relationships with landowners, agents and prospective investors
About You
We are looking for a driven and commercially aware individual with a strong interest in property and development.
You will:
Be degree qualified (or equivalent) in a property-related subject
Have experience in a land, investment or development-related role (residential experience preferred)
Have strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial models
Demonstrate strong numeracy and an understanding of development economics
Show commercial awareness of the UK residential property market
Be highly organised, intuitive and reliable
Be confident communicating with senior stakeholders, external consultants and investors
Be proactive, motivated and capable of working both independently and as part of a team
What We Offer
Up to £40,000 per annum depending on experience
Competitive annual discretionary bonus
Private Medical Insurance
Life Assurance (X3 salary)
Opportunity to develop your career within a market-leading living sector developer
If you are looking to build a long-term career in land and investment within a growing and ambitious team, we would love to hear from you.
Important note: No agency applications will be considered for this role. Any CVs received will be considered a free gift.