Senior Infrastructure Surveyor

Carter Jonas LLP; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

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 with 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 more! In addition, we welcome applications from those seeking flexible or agile working arrangements, which 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-oriented attitude focused on delivering excellent customer service. Compulsory Purchase experience is desirable, although this is not essential as we have excellent training available through our Infrastructures Academy. You must also be able to demonstrate 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 relationships while maintaining existing ones is key. 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 is essential. The role demands significant 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 requirements 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.