Associate Surveyor / Associate Partner - Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects

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, employing more than 900 partners and employees. As a major property practise, they have a market leading energy team comprising of surveyors, valuers, environmental specialists, project managers and town planners. Providing sound independent advice on all aspects of an energy project, they enable their clients to take full advantage of the opportunities that the energy market presents.
We have an excellent opportunity in Birmingham for an 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 strategic and tactical advice to clients in the infrastructure sector.
About the Job
 

• 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
• 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.

About You
 

• 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.
• 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.
• As there is a certain amount of travel involved in the role, a full UK driving licence is essential.

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.
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.
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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.