Senior Surveyor - Utilities & Infrastructure

BK bruton knowles; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Exeter is seeking a qualified professional to undertake Compensation and Compulsory Purchase work. The role involves managing project surveyors, developing client relationships, and ensuring the delivery of both major and minor infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will hold a RICS accredited degree and have a minimum of 2 years PQE. This position offers an opportunity to work on Nationally Significant Infrastructure projects and requires strong interpersonal and time management skills.

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 or aspiring to it.

Responsibilities

• Maximise fee income as a Fee Earner.
• Develop client management as a Client Manager.
• Manage the team’s time utilization effectively.
• Deliver agreed budgets and targets.
• Negotiate compensation per clients' instructions.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Organised and methodical work style

Effective time management

Ability to produce clear written reports

Willingness for business development

Proactive approach

Education

Degree accredited by 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.