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Our client has grown to be one of the largest and most respected property consultancies and surveying advisory firms in the UK with a network of offices across England and Wales. The infrastructure team was formed in 2015 and consists of 200 experts operating from nine offices across the UK. The team is experiencing an accelerated growth stage following the award of several major contracts within the north of England and Scotland and we are looking for ambitious new members to join them in the next stage of their exciting journey of growth in their Edinburgh and Warrington offices.
The infrastructure team acts for a wide range of clients within the Infrastructure, Utility and Energy sectors. In the north of England and Scotland, they are delivering an expert service to clients such as National Grid Transmission, Cadent Gas, Scottish Power Energy Networks, Green Gen, Orsted, Network Rail and National Highways.
Key Responsibilities
As a Surveyor, your work each day will vary, you could be supporting with gaining consent for access across third party land, negotiating lease events, acquiring land and buildings, negotiating compensation claims, asset acquisitions and disposals, valuations and contributing to strategic land acquisition reports. You will undertake site visits, meet clients and colleagues, and attend public consultation events.
Main tasks will include the following:
- Client facing professional advice in relation to valuation, acquisition and disposal of land and rights across a range of property types.
- Assessment of injurious affection claims for electricity clients.
- Client relationship management.
- Provide support to Partners in the team and manage your own workload effectively.
- Provide guidance and supervision to Graduate surveyors in the team.
- Take an active role in the development and implementation 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.
- Training, development and CPD needs will be discussed and supported.
To be considered for Senior Surveyor level you will also require the following experience to be successful in your role:
- Negotiation of heads of terms, option agreements and voluntary agreements for land acquisition
- Develop and undertake new business/relationship opportunities
- Landowner and Stakeholder engagement.
- Negotiation of disturbance claims following works.
- Consents for access across third party land for works.
Key Qualifications and Experience
- You will ideally be MRICS accredited or with experience within the utility, energy or infrastructure sectors.
- We would like you to have good time management and strong communication skills, including report writing.
- A business development-orientated attitude, with a focus on providing excellent customer service is key to this role as is the ability to work in a fast-paced environment where flexibility is essential.
- If you have previous experience of driving projects forward and establishing new and develop existing relationship this would be advantageous.
- A full UK driving licence is essential.
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.
About Us
Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector.
Inclusive Application Process
Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.
