Associate Surveyor - PBSA Specialist London Capital Markets

Bidwells LLP; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property consultancy is seeking a PBSA Associate Surveyor in London to advise clients on operational living investments. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong financial modelling skills and client-facing experience in a supportive team environment. This role offers a competitive salary, including a group bonus scheme and comprehensive benefits like generous holiday allowance and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days holiday (+ bank holidays)

Private medical cover

Paid sabbaticals

Qualifications

• Proven fee earner track record.
• Experience in investment analysis.
• Highly numerate and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on acquisition and disposal of assets.
• Conduct financial modelling and investment appraisals.
• Prepare and present investment memoranda and reports.

Skills

Strong understanding of operational living markets

Real estate financial modelling

Excellent communication skills

Client-facing experience

Proficiency in Excel and Argus

Tools

Excel

Argus

CoStar

Radius

Job description

Overview

PBSA Associate Surveyor - Capital Markets - Operational Living

Full time London

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An exciting Surveyor opportunity has arisen with exposure to high-profile transactions and clients, whilst working in a supportive and collaborative team environment!

What you’ll be doing

• Advise clients on the acquisition and disposal of operational living PBSA investment assets across the UK.
• Conduct detailed financial modelling and investment appraisals, including yield analysis, IRR, and sensitivity testing.
• Prepare and present high-quality investment memoranda, pitch documents, and market reports.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with institutional investors, REITs, private equity firms, and developers.
• Monitor market trends, transactional activity, and regulatory changes affecting the operational living sectors.
• Collaborate with valuation, planning, development, and research teams to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Support the origination and execution of forward-funding and forward-purchase deals.
• Ability to originate own buy/sell transactions.

About You

Key Requirements:

• Strong understanding of the operational living markets (e.g. co-living, BTR, senior living, but in particular PBSA).
• Proven fee earner track record.
• Proven experience in real estate financial modelling and investment analysis.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong client-facing experience and ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Highly numerate, analytical, and detail-oriented.
• High proficiency in Excel, Argus, and property databases (e.g., CoStar, Radius).
• Experience working on cross-border transactions or with international investors.
• Familiarity with ESG considerations in operational real estate.
• Knowledge of operational living demand dynamics.

Why Bidwells?

We’re a different kind of business. Whilst we’re a major player in the property sector, Bidwells remains a privately-owned, independent Partnership, with an inclusive, entrepreneurial culture. We give our people autonomy and take the time to listen.

Bidwells is dedicated to fostering a truly inclusive culture of belonging, where everyone can thrive and succeed as their true and authentic selves at every level. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief. Flexible working requests are considered from day one.

Role details

• Department: Capital Markets
• Contract type: Permanent
• Hours: 37

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive Salary: We recognise and reward talent with generous salary and group bonus scheme. As a Real Living Wage employer, we’re committed to fair pay that reflects the true cost of living.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including up to 8% matched pension, 28 days holiday (+ bank holidays) as a minimum, along with your birthday off work, car allowance or company car (role dependant), private medical cover, paid sabbaticals, lifestyle discounts and perks.
• Professional Development: Continuous learning, study support and promotion opportunities with paid professional memberships.
• Innovative Culture: Be part of a forward-thinking team at the forefront of industry trends.
• Family Friendly: We offer enhanced family leave policies to support individuals close to you.