We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Surveyor to join our Access & Acquisitions Team within our Property Services Department based at our Head Office in Warrington.
The A&A Team specialise in gaining entry to private land to carry out pipe laying works, consulting with affected landowners, occupiers and other key stakeholders and the statutory framework surrounding the valuation, compensation and acquisition of land.
You will get to work alongside multidiscipline project teams as part of the Company’s Capital Programme to ensure the successful delivery and construction of new infrastructure and facilitate access to land to operate and maintain our vast network of water mains and sewers across the region. You will provide a comprehensive access and acquisitions service to other key departments including Capital Delivery & Engineering, Water & Wastewater Network Services, Developer Services and Legal Services.
Job Accountabilities
When managing a caseload of capital and network projects, your will carry out tasks such as; providing advice on the Company's Statutory Powers of Entry, issuing Statutory Notices, Land referencing, preparing valuations and budgets, negotiating compensation claims, acquiring land, landowner liaison and consultation, agreeing and advising on accommodation and reinstatement works, water main bursts, liaising with Schedule 13 Protected Undertakers, providing advice on pipe route and site selection, arranging temporary site compound licence agreements, assisting with Magistrates Warrants of Entry, Upper Tribunal (Lands chamber) referrals and CPO inquiries, representing the Company at meetings with key stakeholders, assisting with the line managing, mentoring, training and supervision of surveyors working towards their APC, together with other aspects in the Property Services Department as required.
Knowledge and Skills
* To succeed in this role you will hold a Land and/or Property Management Degree accredited to the RICS.
You will be a qualified Chartered Surveyor (Commercial, Valuation, Rural or Land & Resources pathway) and a Registered Valuer. You’ll preferably be a Qualified or Probationary Member of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers. You’ll have the requisite experience and knowledge to succeed in the role ideally gained by having worked with a water company or similar utility provider. You’ll also have:
o A good working knowledge of the Water Industry Act 1991 and the Company's Code of Practice for Pipe laying in private land.
o An understanding of the relevant legislation and government guidance pertaining to the statutory compensation code and compulsory purchase procedures.
o A thorough understanding of the statutory valuation method principles.
o A sound commercial approach and business acumen.
o Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) and strong negotiating skills.
o Good planning, prioritisation and time management skills with the ability to achieve targets and meet deadlines.
o Experience in line management
o Self-motivation and drive.
o Excellent computer and IT skills.
o A full UK driving Licence and your own transport.
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