Senior Surveyor - Utilities & Infrastructure

BK bruton knowles; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the transport and utility sectors seeks a qualified project manager to oversee compensation and compulsory purchase work. The role includes managing project delivery, client relationships, and ensuring work profitability, requiring RICS accreditation and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification to degree level accredited by the RICS.
• 2 years PQE in the transport and utility sectors.
• Knowledge of market sector required.

Responsibilities

• Maximising fee income and managing client relationships.
• Delivering projects within agreed budgets and targets.
• Undertaking CPO and compensation advice.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Adaptability

Business development

Education

Degree accredited by RICS

Qualified as a Member of the RICS

Job description

Overview

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.

Person Specification

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.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 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.