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This will include the acquisition and disposal of residential land, development sites and investment opportunities, working with landowners, developers, housebuilders, investors and institutional clients.\nThe successful candidate will play an active role in originating opportunities, undertaking development appraisals, advising on strategy and managing transactions from initial instruction through to completion. Working closely with senior members of the team, this is an opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of the Living Capital Markets business in Birmingham.\nKey Responsibilities\nOriginate and execute residential land and development transactions across Birmingham, the Midlands and wider UK markets.\nAdvise landowners, developers, housebuilders, investors and institutions on land values, development potential and residential development opportunities.\nIdentify new opportunities through market research, networking, market intelligence and existing client relationships.\nUndertake land valuations, development appraisals, cash flow analysis and financial feasibility assessments.\nAssess planning potential, development capacity, residential mix, tenure, costs, programme, end values and investment returns.\nAdvise clients on acquisition and disposal strategies, scheme optimisation and potential exit routes.\nSupport the acquisition and disposal of strategic land, consented development sites and residential development opportunities.\nPrepare marketing strategies, investment memoranda, development appraisals, client reports and presentations.\nManage and support transactions from initial instruction through to negotiation and completion.\nBuild and maintain relationships with landowners, developers, housebuilders, investors, planning consultants and other key market participants.\nMonitor land values, residential sales prices, planning policy, construction costs, development activity and wider market trends.\nIdentify new business opportunities and support senior colleagues in developing client relationships and winning instructions.\nWork collaboratively with colleagues across Cushman & Wakefield to deliver integrated advice to clients.\nContribute to the continued growth and development of the Living Capital Markets business in Birmingham.\nCandidate Profile\nPrevious experience in residential land, development agency, residential investment, consultancy or a related property environment.\nStrong understanding of the residential land and development market.\nExperience working with landowners, developers, housebuilders, investors and/or institutional clients.\nGood understanding of land valuation, residential development appraisals and financial feasibility analysis.\nKnowledge of the planning process and the factors influencing residential development potential.\nExperience supporting or managing property transactions, from initial opportunity through to acquisition, disposal or exit.\nStrong analytical and numerical skills, with excellent attention to detail.\nCommercially minded, with the ability to identify opportunities and contribute to business development.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nStrong negotiation, networking and relationship-building skills.\nAbility to manage multiple transactions and deadlines effectively.\nProactive, entrepreneurial and collaborative approach.\nRelevant professional qualification, such as RICS, or progress towards qualification would be advantageous.\nAbout the Team\nCushman & Wakefield’s Living Capital Markets team provides investment and development advice across the UK residential and wider Living sectors.\nWorking with a broad range of landowners, developers, housebuilders, investors and institutions, the team advises on residential land, development opportunities, investment strategies and transactions. Combining market knowledge with valuation and development expertise, the team helps clients identify opportunities and maximise value across the residential sector.\nThis is an opportunity to join an established and growing business in Birmingham, gaining exposure to a varied range of residential land and development transactions while building strong client relationships and playing an active role in the continued growth of the team.\nCushman & Wakefield is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment, and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free workplace. 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