Senior Surveyor

Build the world you want to live in with a career in the infrastructure property sector.

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Senior Surveyor to join the Infrastructures Team based in Leeds.

You will be joining the Northern Infrastructure team which is a team of over 60 specialists advising clients within the Transport, Energy, Utilities, Regeneration, minerals and waste and telecoms sectors. Existing clients include National Highways, National Grid, Network Rail, HS2, Local Authorities and The Crown Estate together with a wide range of private sector clients, investors, charities and energy developers.

We offer a highly competitive salary package which includes a fantastic benefits package including a variety of flexible benefits allowing you to choose those that suit your personal circumstances including purchasing additional leave, health cash plans, cycle to work scheme and so on! In addition, we welcome applications from those seeking flexible or agile working arrangements and can be discussed at the application stage.

Main tasks:

• Negotiation of heads of terms, option agreements and voluntary agreements for land acquisition
• Develop and undertake new business/relationship opportunities and drive forward initiatives in the local area with a particular focus on Claimants/landowners
• Landowner and Stakeholder engagement.
• Negotiation of disturbance claims following works.
• Consents for access across third party land for works.
• CPO Promotion work
• Land and Property Valuation
• Negotiation of compensation claims arising from construction works
• An active role in the continuous development of efficient, ‘best practice’ internal systems and processes, optimising IT and other resources.
• Implementation of policy as required and ensuring legal compliance on all work carried out.
• Management of surveyors working across the team
• Mentoring and coaching junior members of the team through their professional development
• Adheres to the RICS Rules of Conduct or relevant professional body where appropriate.

This job description is not exhaustive, and the jobholder may be required to undertake additional duties from time to time to ensure the smooth running of the department.

What does it take to be successful?

Ideally you will be RICS Qualified and an RICS Registered Valuer with extensive PQE experience in a general practice/infrastructure surveying role with a business development-orientated attitude with a focus on delivering excellent customer service. Compulsory Purchase experience desirable although this is not essential as we have excellent training available through our Infrastructures Academy. You must also be able to demonstrate you have a good working knowledge of relevant legislation and have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ideally you are ambitious and keen to develop your career in line with the business and actively seek out continuous self-development, broadening your knowledge and experience. The ability to drive business initiatives forward and establish new whilst maintaining existing relationships is key. As is being a team player with strong interpersonal skills, a good sense of humour and the ability to communicate effectively with both colleagues and clients at all levels. The role demands a significant amount of engagement with clients as well as landowners and agents therefore strong communication skills are essential, and the candidate should be friendly, empathetic, diplomatic and approachable. The day-to-day requirement of the role can change quickly therefore the successful candidate must be able to work in a fast paced environment where flexibility is essential. As there is a certain amount of travel involved in the role, a full driving licence is essential.