Build the world you want to live in with a career in the infrastructure property sector
We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced MRICS Associate based in London to work within our Infrastructure team. As an Associate you will be required to provide a property service with a rural focus including compensation relating to temporary and permanent acquisition, along with the valuation of rural land and property. As part of your role, you will assist in leading, developing and delivering 'best in class' strategic and tactical advice to our clients in the infrastructure sector.
We offer a highly competitive salary along with excellent benefits including 25 days annual leave, matched pension, life assurance and a range of flexible benefits to suit your personal lifestyle. The Birmingham office is based in the centre, with shops and amenities close by. We are happy to provide further benefit information on application.
Main tasks
* Valuation of rural land and property.
* Negotiation of compensation claims.
* Develop and undertake new business/relationship opportunities and drive forward initiatives in the local area with a particular focus on Claimants/landowners.
* An active role in the continuous development of efficient, ‘best practice’ internal systems and processes, optimising IT and other resources.
* Implementation of policy as required and ensuring legal compliance on all work carried out.
* Management of surveyors working across the team.
* Mentoring and coaching junior members of the team through their professional development.
This job description is not exhaustive, and the jobholder may be required to undertake additional duties from time to time to ensure the smooth running of the department.
What does it take to be successful?
You will be a MRICS Surveyor and Registered Valuer with experience gained within the Rural sector and ideally possess a strong understanding of Compulsory Purchase/Compensation knowledge. This role requires you to have a business development-orientated attitude, with a key focus on providing excellent customer service. We are also looking for you to have the ability to drive business initiatives forward in a confident and personable manner whilst maintaining and establishing relationships. Strong analytical and problem solving skills and a driving licence are essential.
Hours
Full time
Contract type
Permanent
Location
London Chapel Place
Why choose us?
We offer a highly competitive rewards package including group pension, flexible benefits, referral schemes and generous annual leave.
As an equal opportunity employer, with the Investors in People Gold accreditation, we are dedicated to driving diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Learning and development is important to us; we encourage everyone to continue developing to optimise their performance and fulfil their potential. We have an agile flexible working policy; many of our team work flexibly, we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you. We enjoy what we do, and we do it well, which is why 80% of our business comes from repeat clients.
About us:
Since 1855, Carter Jonas has grown to be one of the largest and most respected property consultancies in the UK with a network of 34 offices across England and Wales, employing more than 1,000 partners and employees.
Our tailored service and Simply Better Advice have enabled us to forge lasting, intelligent and trusting partnerships with our clients. These long-standing relationships are our most important and most closely protected asset. From private landowners to local authorities, pension funds to farmers – our universe of client experience is among the most varied in UK property.
We employ the very best people. We are a place where people want to work, and our culture is both collaborative and business minded. We have experts in every field who deliver long term advice that enhances our clients’ future prosperity.
Ahead of the curve, we are pioneering in the use of technology within the property industry, making Carter Jonas a hugely exciting place to work.
Our values:
* Approachable – We treat every relationship with respect, integrity, and warmth.
* Effective – We do what we say we will, we do it well and we are accountable.
* Ambitious – We are ambitious for our clients and for our firm.
We look to recruit individuals who represent our core values, but who can also demonstrate the six Carter Jonas competencies that are the foundation of our career pathways. These competencies will aide their personal development in the business, and comprise of:
* Communication - Ensures effective, clear, and relevant communications in support of business objectives.
* People - Demonstrates leadership in conduct and effectively manages and develops people to optimise performance through others.
* Business Development & Client Care - Ensures effective communication to facilitate excellent client care and collaboration and pursuing opportunities for increased business and profit mindful of the Firm’s heritage and values.
* Use of Technology - Modern, Agile, Digital Employee.
* Teamwork - Recognises the importance of working with others, to collaborate and co-operate to achieve business.
* Personal Effectiveness & Productivity - Engage, promote, and adhere to compliance requirements including all internal processes and procedures which manage risk and enhance productivity.
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