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Build the world you want to live in with a career in the infrastructure property sector.
We have an excellent opportunity for a Surveyor at Associate / Associate Partner level to provide property services including
temporary access, acquisition, CPO, compensation, and valuation advice to Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects including
Rail, Road, Energy and Transport. To assist in leading, developing and delivering 'best in class' strategic and tactical advice to
clients in the infrastructure sector. This role is based in West Malling, Kent.
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:
* Assist in the delivery of major Infrastructure projects for National Bodies and Corporate investors.
* Delivery of valuation reports in accordance with client instructions and RICS Valuation Standards.
* Develop and undertake new business/relationship opportunities and drive forward initiatives in the local area
* Source sites for Infrastructure developments
* Undertake option and lease negotiations, valuations and general professional negotiations
* Feasibility and development appraisals
* Site brokerage and at all times ensuring that high quality standards of service level and professional behaviour are adhered to
* Negotiation of disturbance claims following works.
* Consents for access across third party land for works.
* Assist in the management and guidance of all activities undertaken in the area.
* Provide specialist advice in respect of statutory and sectorial process changes
* The negotiation and management of lease events and asset acquisition and disposals.
* Identification and optimisation of opportunities and the mitigation of risks and liabilities.
* Implementing new policies and procedures to increase productivity and efficiency
* Leading on opportunities through to acquisition, including detailed due diligence, the negotiation of transfer agreements, and
project management of capital works where necessary
* Effective team working in light and heavy matrix scenarios moving between the client and Carter Jonas’s offices and teams.
* 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
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. Rural surveying experience could be beneficial as aspects of our work cover rural portfolios,
including commercial and residential assets. 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.
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