Senior Surveyor - Utilities and Infrastructure

BK bruton knowles; Guildford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in Compensation and Compulsory Purchase work is seeking a Senior Client Manager to oversee delivery for Transport and Utility clients. The ideal candidate will possess RICS accreditation, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to business development. You will be responsible for maximizing fee income, managing project delivery, and training team members across various infrastructure projects. This role offers opportunities for career progression for those looking to advance in the field.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification to degree level accredited by the RICS.
• Ideally a minimum of 2 years PQE.
• Good working knowledge of IT, especially Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Maximise fee income and manage client relations.
• Ensure delivery of service and adherence to budgets.
• Support team meetings and training, assist other offices.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Business development

Report writing

IT knowledge

Education

Degree accredited by RICS

Job description

Overview

The purpose of the job is to undertake Compensation and Compulsory Purchase work and in particular delivery of contract work to Transport and Utility clients in a reliable and cost efficient manner, including Nationally Significant Infrastructure projects as well as other major and minor gas, water, electricity, road (national and local authority) and rail jobs, ensuring appropriate fee income to the business.

To organise project surveyors and referencers to ensure successful delivery of major and minor projects to a wide range of clients across the transportation and utility sectors.

To develop work from new and existing sector client contacts, in association with other Team colleagues and BK Offices regionally.

Main Responsibilities

• Fee Earner – maximise fee income.
• Client Manager - develop client management.
• Ensure delivery of service.
• To manage the utilisation of time for the team’s benefit. Maximising efficiency and optimising the profitability of work for the team.
• To deliver agreed budgets and targets.
• To deal with clients to a higher standard whilst retaining job profitability.
• Negotiate compensation in accordance with clients instructions.
• Procurement of new work instructions wherever possible.
• Assist in the delivery of agreed budgets and be responsible for managing own performance whilst exceeding in core technical skills.

• To attend training sessions and team meetings.
• To provide support to other offices as directed.
• Undertake CPO and compensation advice within BK.

Person Specification

The job will require someone who has knowledge our market sector and is at a senior level and either at Associate level or wishing to progress to this level.

Qualifications:

The job will require someone who has undertaken a formal qualification to degree level that is accredited by the RICS and will be qualified as a Member of the RICS.

Essential Criteria:

• Self-starter with good interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with colleagues and clients.
• The ability to work in an organised and methodical fashion, with a high level of attention to detail.
• The ability to manage time effectively, prioritising tasks to ensure that deadlines are met.
• A willingness to be part of a team and to interact with other professional staff.

• The ability to learn new skills and working methods and be adaptable to change.
• The ability to accept responsibility and, within parameters defined by the immediate performance manager, work on their own initiative.
• A willingness to undertake business development.
• A proactive approach to work.

• The ability to produce clear and concise written reports and recommendations.
• Ideally a minimum of 2 years PQE.

• A good working knowledge of IT is essential, in particular a familiarity with and understanding of the Microsoft Office packages and preferably good keyboard skills.

• A full driving licence is essential.