Assistant Estates Surveyor, South Hub - 28944
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East Midlands, East of England, South East
Ipswich , Peterborough , Worthing
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Compressed Hours
Estates, Surveying
£31,429
If you’re part of the Environment Agency, you’re part of the solution. Working with us means protecting and improving the environment and tackling issues of national importance. We’re based across England, and our responsibilities span industry regulation, flood defences, land contamination, water quality, fisheries and conservation.
Such a broad scope of work calls for diverse, multi-skilled teams. Together, we’ll promote sustainable growth, tackle climate change and secure a better future for everyone. We’re fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share.
As an Assistant Estates Surveyor, you will advise and assist all our teams. You’ll be studying for a professional qualification or recently qualified as an Associate Surveyor and will work alongside our Estates Surveyors and Senior Estates Surveyors as you provide a professional service to our business. The role supports hybrid, part time and flexible working, so we’ll provide you with plenty of support as you build the foundations of your career.
You’ll be involved in a variety of surveying projects, work that will enable you to develop a wide breadth of knowledge and experience. Your focus will be on managing a diverse land portfolio (extending over 25000ha) as well as helping to deliver our national flood risk programme and overseeing various operational projects. You may also be asked to provide assistance to the acquisition and compensation programme for major capital works.
Responding to incidents is an important part of what we do, and with this in mind you’ll have an incident role and should be ready to make yourself available to respond or provide business continuity support. This may attract an additional payment, and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you.
Such a broad scope of work calls for diverse, multi-skilled teams. Together, we’ll promote sustainable growth, tackle climate change and secure a better future for everyone. We’re fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share.
As an Assistant Estates Surveyor, you will advise and assist all our teams. You’ll be studying for a professional qualification or recently qualified as an Associate Surveyor and will work alongside our Estates Surveyors and Senior Estates Surveyors as you provide a professional service to our business. The role supports hybrid, part time and flexible working, so we’ll provide you with plenty of support as you build the foundations of your career.
You’ll be involved in a variety of surveying projects, work that will enable you to develop a wide breadth of knowledge and experience. Your focus will be on managing a diverse land portfolio (extending over 25000ha) as well as helping to deliver our national flood risk programme and overseeing various operational projects. You may also be asked to provide assistance to the acquisition and compensation programme for major capital works.
Responding to incidents is an important part of what we do, and with this in mind you’ll have an incident role and should be ready to make yourself available to respond or provide business continuity support. This may attract an additional payment, and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you.
The Estates service extends to 125 people, offering professional support for Environment Agency land, property, compensation and valuation matters. We are core to the delivery of the Environment Agency's £5.2 billion capital programme to better protect 336,000 homes. Our experienced teams specialise in negotiating access, dealing with compensation claims from land/property owners where they have suffered loss as a consequence of our work.
To apply for this role you must meet the criteria below:
• Hold one of the following qualifications/memberships:
- enrolled or be able to/have the commitment to enrol as a CAAV probationer
- hold a RICS accredited degree with the ability and commitment to enrol onto and complete your APC in either the land and resources, commercial or rural pathway.
- enrolled onto your APC with the commitment to complete in one of the mentioned sector pathways
- qualified as a RICS Associate member (AssocRICS)
• Full and valid driving licence
• credible and enthusiastic communicator with good networking skills
• good planning, prioritisation and time-management skills with the ability to achieve targets and meet deadlines
• Hold one of the following qualifications/memberships:
- enrolled or be able to/have the commitment to enrol as a CAAV probationer
- hold a RICS accredited degree with the ability and commitment to enrol onto and complete your APC in either the land and resources, commercial or rural pathway.
- enrolled onto your APC with the commitment to complete in one of the mentioned sector pathways
- qualified as a RICS Associate member (AssocRICS)
• Full and valid driving licence
• credible and enthusiastic communicator with good networking skills
• good planning, prioritisation and time-management skills with the ability to achieve targets and meet deadlines
We will hold an open MS Teams call on Monday 20th May at 13:00 to discuss this role in more detail. Please download the additional information pack for more information on this call and about this role.
Please note, you will be required to travel across the south-east of the country to carry out surveying work, this may include overnight stays. A full UK driving licence is essential to travel to these sites and offices across our hubs, some of which are inaccessible by public transport. You'll be provided with a vehicle to carry out this work if required.
Interviews are expected to take place via MS Teams on Friday 14th June 2024.
If you have any further enquiries about this role, please email RecruitmentEstates@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Please note, you will be required to travel across the south-east of the country to carry out surveying work, this may include overnight stays. A full UK driving licence is essential to travel to these sites and offices across our hubs, some of which are inaccessible by public transport. You'll be provided with a vehicle to carry out this work if required.
Interviews are expected to take place via MS Teams on Friday 14th June 2024.
If you have any further enquiries about this role, please email RecruitmentEstates@environment-agency.gov.uk.
29/05/2024, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Achieves Results
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results
In no more than 250 words, please give an example to demonstrate how you prioritise your work and manage competing demands on your time to achieve results.
It is your answer to this question that will be used for interview selection, so please ensure that you draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach and review our EA Capability Dictionary.
In no more than 250 words, please give an example to demonstrate how you prioritise your work and manage competing demands on your time to achieve results.
It is your answer to this question that will be used for interview selection, so please ensure that you draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach and review our EA Capability Dictionary.
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
In no more than 250 words, please describe an occasion where you have had to employ different methods of communication to ensure you were understood, in the context of the overall desired outcome.
It is your answer to this question that will be used for interview selection, so please ensure that you draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach and review our EA Capability Dictionary.
In no more than 250 words, please describe an occasion where you have had to employ different methods of communication to ensure you were understood, in the context of the overall desired outcome.
It is your answer to this question that will be used for interview selection, so please ensure that you draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach and review our EA Capability Dictionary.
Manages Self
Has full awareness of own strengths, weaknesses, impact and approach. Effectively organises self and takes personal responsibility for own role in the Environment Agency.
In no more than 250 words, please describe an occasion when you were working to a tight timescale and/or budget, and how you managed yourself to ensure you successfully delivered.
It is your answer to this question that will be used for interview selection, so please ensure that you draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach and review our EA Capability Dictionary.
In no more than 250 words, please describe an occasion when you were working to a tight timescale and/or budget, and how you managed yourself to ensure you successfully delivered.
It is your answer to this question that will be used for interview selection, so please ensure that you draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach and review our EA Capability Dictionary.
A full UK driving licence is essential to travel to sites and offices across our hubs, some of which are inaccessible by public transport. You'll be provided with a vehicle to carry out this work if required.
Either enrolled or be able to/have the commitment to enrol as a CAAV probationer. Or, hold a RICS accredited degree (or complete within next three months) with the ability and commitment to enrol onto and complete your APC in one of the following sector pathways: land and resources, commercial or rural. Or, enrolled onto your APC with the commitment to complete in one of the mentioned sector pathways. Or, be qualified as a RICS Associate member (AssocRICS). IMPORTANT: PLEASE STATE WHICH QUALIFICATION/MEMBERSHIP YOU HOLD ON THE APPLICATION FORM.
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.