Partner - CPO

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consulting firm in London is seeking a CPO specialist to join their successful Compulsory Purchase Advisory team. The role involves leading complex property valuations and providing compensation and acquisition advice for significant infrastructure projects. Candidates should possess an MRICS qualification and have experience in valuations, project management, and knowledge of compulsory purchase and regeneration. This is a great opportunity for an individual looking to advance their career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• MRICS qualification preferred.
• Experience in property valuations and negotiations.
• Ability to manage projects and teams.
• Knowledge of CPO, regeneration or infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Perform site and business valuations and relocation appraisals.
• Assist with dispute resolution and claims preparation.
• Conduct valuations to Market Value for various uses.
• Attend client meetings and site inspections.
• Build and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Attention to detail

Research skills

Project management

Negotiation skills

Education

MRICS

Tools

Argus

Job description

Looking to lead on some of the UK's most complex and high-profile compulsory purchase and regeneration schemes? This role places you at the centre of nationally significant projects, working alongside planning, development and public sector specialists to unlock transformational change.

Our client is seeking a CPO specialist to assist with the growth of their already successful Compulsory Purchase Advisory team. The team has extensive experience advising acquiring authorities, developers and claimants involved in large regeneration, transport and infrastructure schemes requiring land assembly. You will work closely with senior client stakeholders, assisting them in making informed decisions regarding land assembly, compulsory purchase and compensation matters.

This is a varied role requiring project management skills, with a hands‑on approach to delivery to provide property service to a number of key clients, which will include compensation, acquisition, CPO and valuation advice for significant infrastructure projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Site and business valuations and relocation appraisals, as well as valuation of standing investment and development sites using Argus.
• Assisting with dispute resolution, negotiating claims, and claim preparation on behalf of owners and occupiers.
• Valuations to Market Value for red book and Land Compensation Act uses.
• Client meetings and site inspections.
• Establish new and maintain existing business relationships.

Ideally you will be:

• MRICS
• Experience in valuations (RICS registered valuer ideal)
• Attention to detail and high standards
• Good research and reporting skills
• Knowledge of CPO, regeneration or infrastructure
• Organised and able to manage a project and team

This is an excellent opportunity to springboard into a more senior role if you're ready for the next step. Please apply here or give me, Adaora, a call to discuss. My client is looking to find the right candidate as soon as possible – so if in doubt, do get in touch. I also have other clients and roles that may be of interest.

If you do not hear anything back within one week, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, but I will retain your details for future roles.