Senior Surveyor

Carter Jonas; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an ambitious Senior Surveyor to join its Infrastructure team in Warrington. The successful candidate will manage diverse responsibilities including negotiation, client engagement, and leading initiatives for improvement. Candidates must ideally be RICS Qualified with strong analytical and negotiating skills. This position offers competitive compensation and flexible working arrangements, promoting professional growth and learning opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Flexible benefits

Training programs

Qualifications

• RICS Qualified or extensive experience in Utility, Infrastructure or Energy sector work.
• Good working knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate heads of terms and agreements for land acquisition.
• Engage with landowners and stakeholders.
• Mentor and coach junior members of the team.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Team player

Education

RICS Qualification

Job description

Job Advert

Build the world you want to live in with a career in the infrastructure property sector.

We are looking for an ambitious Senior Surveyor to join our growing Infrastructure team in Warrington.

The northern infrastructure team acts for a wide range of clients within the Infrastructure, Utility and Energy sectors. We are delivering an expert service to clients such as National Grid Transmission, Cadent Gas, Scottish Power Energy Networks, Green Gen, Orsted, Network Rail and National Highways.

The role will be varied, advising a wide range of clients and projects with the opportunity to focus on areas of interest. The role includes valuation, negotiation, client contact and reporting and support to and from Partners as well as guiding and directing Graduate surveyors within the team. It provides an opportunity to build leadership and management skills, with excellent prospects for progression.

We deal with all types of property including coastal, rural, commercial, industrial and residential properties of all types and sizes. Join us and find your niche to specialise and build sought after expertise or develop a broad-based skillset. We provide unrivalled training including our popular annual Academy which is now in its seventh successful year.

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.

Main tasks

• Negotiation of heads of terms, option agreements and voluntary agreements for land acquisition
• Develop and undertake new business/relationship opportunities
• Landowner and Stakeholder engagement
• Negotiation of disturbance claims following works
• Consents for access across third party land for works
• Negotiation of Injurious Affection claims relating to electricity infrastructure
• 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 or have extensive experience in Utility, Infrastructure or Energy sector work. 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. The day‑to‑day requirement 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.