Associate
| Posting date: | 01 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive salary |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 May 2025 |
| Location: | UK |
| Company: | Carter Jonas |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 748 |
Summary
Job Advert
Build the world you want to live in with a career in the infrastructure property sector.
We have an excellent opportunity for a qualified Surveyor at Associate level based in our Birmingham office. You will 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’s strategic and tactical advice to clients in the infrastructure sector.
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:
* Valuation of rural land and property.
* Negotiation of compensation claims.
* Develop and undertake new business/relationship opportunities and drive forward initiatives in the local area with a particular
focus on Claimants/landowners
* 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?
You will be a MRICS Surveyor and Registered Valuer ideally with experience gained within the Rural sector alongside 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.
If you feel you have some of the qualities we are looking for and would like to ask questions about the role, we would like to
hear from you.
Build the world you want to live in with a career in the infrastructure property sector.
We have an excellent opportunity for a qualified Surveyor at Associate level based in our Birmingham office. You will 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’s strategic and tactical advice to clients in the infrastructure sector.
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:
* Valuation of rural land and property.
* Negotiation of compensation claims.
* Develop and undertake new business/relationship opportunities and drive forward initiatives in the local area with a particular
focus on Claimants/landowners
* 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?
You will be a MRICS Surveyor and Registered Valuer ideally with experience gained within the Rural sector alongside 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.
If you feel you have some of the qualities we are looking for and would like to ask questions about the role, we would like to
hear from you.
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