Senior Surveyor - Utilities & Infrastructure

Bruton Knowles; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consultancy firm in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a qualified professional to undertake Compensation and Compulsory Purchase work. The role involves project management for Transport and Utility clients, ensuring the delivery of various projects. Key responsibilities include maximising fee income, managing time efficiently, and developing client relationships. Candidates must have a degree accredited by RICS and 2 years' PQE, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills. A full driving license is essential.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification to degree level, accredited by RICS.
• Qualified as a Member of RICS with 2 years PQE.
• Knowledge of the market sector at a senior level.

Responsibilities

• Maximise fee income as Fee Earner.
• Develop client management as Client Manager.
• Manage team time utilisation for efficiency.
• Deliver projects within agreed budgets and targets.
• Negotiate compensation per client instructions.
• Provide support to other offices as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Adaptability

Proactive approach

Education

Degree accredited by RICS

2 years PQE

Job description

The purpose of this role 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. To organise project surveyors and referencers to ensure the successful delivery of major and minor projects to a wide range of clients across the transportation and utility sectors. Developing 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.
• 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.
• To provide support to other offices as directed.
• Undertake CPO and compensation advice within BK.
• 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 with 2 years PQE. The successful candidate will be someone who has knowledge our market sector and is at a senior level or wishing to progress to this level., Good interpersonal skills and able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Able 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 work on their own initiative and accept responsibility for the delivery of work.
• A willingness to undertake business development.
• A proactive approach to work.
• The ability to produce clear and concise written reports and recommendations.
• A full driving licence is essential.