Assistant Estates Surveyor, North Hub - 30414

Environment Agency; Leeds, Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Environment Agency in England is seeking an Assistant Estates Surveyor to help manage a large land portfolio and support our national flood risk programme. You will work with Estates Surveyors and Senior Estates Surveyors while studying for a professional qualification or being an Associate Surveyor.

The role offers hybrid, part-time and flexible working patterns, with travel across hubs and sites. A full UK driving licence is essential, and you will receive a company vehicle if required, plus

Qualifications

• Hold a RICS accredited degree with the ability to enrol onto APC.
• Enrolment onto APC with commitment to complete in sector pathways.
• Be qualified as a RICS Associate member (AssocRICS).

Responsibilities

• Advise and assist Estates teams on land and property matters.
• Manage a diverse land portfolio (>25,000ha) and support flood risk work.
• Assist with acquisition and compensation for major capital projects.
• Respond to incidents and undertake required training.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Planning

Education

RICS accredited degree or equivalent

APC enrollment commitment

RICS Associate member (AssocRICS)

Job description

Number of jobs available 2

Region North West, Yorkshire and the Humber

City/Town Leeds , Warrington

Building/Site DEFRA GRP EA LEEDS LATERAL, LS11 9AT, DEFRA GRP EA RICHARD FAIRCLOUGH HOUSE, WA4 1HT

Grade Staff Grade 4

Post Type Permanent

Role Type Estates, Surveying

Working Pattern Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Compressed Hours

We’re fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. We welcome flexible working patterns, including job share.
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 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.
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 a central part of what we do. Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate. Please see the candidate pack for more on how you will support with this.

The team The Estates Team sits within the larger Corporate & National Services directorate. You can read more about the directorate in the Additional Information pack.
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 Agency's £5.2 billion capital programme to better protect 336,000 homes.

Experience/skills required

To apply for this role you must meet the criteria below:

• Hold one of the following qualifications/memberships:
  • 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. We will accept applications from those due to complete their degree in Summer, to start in September 2025.
  • 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

Contact and additional information We will hold an open MS Teams call on Monday 10th March at 13:00-14:00 to discuss this role in more detail. Please download the additional information pack for more information on this call and about this role.
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 week commencing 7 April 2025 via MS Teams.
If you have any further enquiries about this role, please email [e-mail].

Competence 1 Achieves Results

Description 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.

Competence 2 Communicates Effectively

Description 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.

Competence 3 Manages Self

Description 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.

Competence 4 Technical Skills

Description This is an unscored question and for information only.
To apply for this role, you must hold one of the following qualifications/memberships:
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. Or due to complete the degree in Summer 2025.
enrolled onto your APC with the commitment to complete in one of the mentioned sector pathways
qualified as a RICS Associate member (AssocRICS)
Please confirm which of the above memberships/qualifications you hold?

Role specific license requirements

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.

Role specific professional membership requirements

Hold a RICS accredited degree (or complete Summer 2025) 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.

Continuity of Employment and other Employer stipulations

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.

Artificial intelligence considerations

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.Although the Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra, we subscribe to and align with the candidate guidance on the use of artificial intelligence found on the Civil Service Careers website .Please review for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.