Assistant Property Surveyor

United Utilities; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 26 days

Pension 14% company

Performance bonus up to 7.5%

Healthcare plan

Gym discounts

Best Doctors

Salary Finance

EVolve Car Scheme

Employee Assistance

Flexible benefits

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

United Utilities in Warrington is seeking a proactive Operational Property Surveyor support role. You will manage your own caseload, advise internal teams and external stakeholders, and contribute to efficient asset management within a collaborative team.

You will work on major property projects, liaise with stakeholders, negotiate rent reviews, inspect tenanted properties, and help ensure compliance with leases and covenants in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• A relevant surveying degree is required, ideally APC (RICS) accreditation.
• Strong understanding of the property market and UU practices.
• Confident communicator with written and verbal skills.
• Skilled in negotiation with resilience and organisation.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and property systems (Horizon, SSRS, ArcGIS, SAP).
• Full driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Support senior team on major property projects and contribute to successful outcomes.
• Provide a professional property service to internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Proactively manage your own caseload of property matters.
• Represent the Operational Property team in EPLA responses.
• Maximise rental income by monitoring rent reviews and lease renewals.
• Conduct inspections of tenanted land, including residential properties.
• Demonstrate flexibility and strong communication in a changing environment.

Skills

Surveying degree

APC (RICS) accreditation (in progress)

Property market knowledge

Communication skills

Negotiation ability

Microsoft Office proficiency

Driving licence

Education

Surveying degree

APC (RICS) accreditation in progress

Tools

Horizon

SSRS

ArcGIS

SAP

Job description

The Role

We are seeking a proactive and organised individual to support the Operational Property Surveyor in delivering property-related services across the company’s urban and operational property portfolio. You will manage your own caseload, providing clear and professional advice to internal teams, external stakeholders, and third parties. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the effective management of property assets while working collaboratively within a supportive team environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support senior team members on major property projects, contributing to successful outcomes through collaboration and initiative.
• Provide a professional property service to internal teams and the wider public, assisting the Operational Property Surveyor as needed.
• Proactively manage your own caseload, ensuring timely and effective resolution of property matters.
• Represent the Operational Property team in EPLA responses, maintaining a professional and informed approach.
• Maximise rental income by monitoring, negotiating, and implementing rent reviews and lease renewals.
• Conduct inspections of tenanted land, including residential properties, to ensure compliance with lease agreements and covenants.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in a changing environment, with strong communication skills and a sound understanding of property legislation.

This role may not be eligible for sponsorship

What We're Looking For

• A relevant surveying degree is required, with candidates ideally working towards APC (RICS) accreditation.
• Strong understanding of the property market, preferably with experience of United Utilities’ working practices.
• Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills, able to liaise effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Skilled in negotiation and commercially minded, with the resilience and organisation needed to manage a varied and demanding workload.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and experienced in using property-related systems such as Horizon, SSRS, ARCGIS, and SAP.
• Full driving Licence is required.

What We Offer

• A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
• A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
• Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
• A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
• MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
• Best Doctors
• Salary Finance
• Wealth at Work courses
• Deals and discounts
• EVolve Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Mental health first aiders
• ShareBuy
• MORE Choices flexible benefits
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

Salary - £38,346
Work Type - Hybrid
Job Location - Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP
Role Type - Permanent
Employment Type - Full Time
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week

United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.

We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.

We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.

We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.

We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.