Associate Partner Surveyor – Energy & Infrastructure

Associate Partner Surveyor – Energy & Infrastructure

Warrington or Edinburgh, Scotland – Hybrid Working

Salary Circa £60,000pa + Car allowance

We are looking for ambitious Surveyors at all levels to join our client’s growing Infrastructure teams in Scotland and the Northwest of England.

Our client has grown to be one of the largest and most respected property consultancies and surveying advisory firms in the UK with a network of offices across England and Wales. The infrastructure team was formed in 2015 and consists of 200 experts operating from nine offices across the UK. The team is experiencing an accelerated growth stage following the award of several major contracts within the north of England and Scotland and we are looking for ambitious new members to join them in the next stage of their exciting journey of growth in their Edinburgh and Warrington offices.

The infrastructure team acts for a wide range of clients within the Infrastructure, Utility and Energy sectors. In the north of England and Scotland, they are delivering an expert service to clients such as National Grid Transmission, Cadent Gas, Scottish Power Energy Networks, Green Gen, Orsted, Network Rail and National Highways.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of major Infrastructure projects for National Bodies and Corporate investors. ▪ Delivery of valuation reports in accordance with client instructions and RICS Valuation Standards. ▪ Develop and undertake new business/relationship opportunities and drive forward initiatives in the local area
• Undertake option and lease negotiations, valuations and general professional negotiations
• Feasibility and development appraisals
• Site brokerage and at all times ensuring that high quality standards of service level and professional behaviour are adhered to
• Negotiation of disturbance claims following works.
• Consents for access across third party land for works.
• Assist in the management and guidance of all activities undertaken in the area.
• Provide specialist advice in respect of statutory and sectorial process changes
• The negotiation and management of lease events and asset acquisition and disposals.
• Identification and optimisation of opportunities and the mitigation of risks and liabilities.
• Implementing new policies and procedures to increase productivity and efficiency
• Leading on opportunities through to acquisition, including detailed due diligence, the negotiation of transfer agreements, and project management of capital works where necessary
• 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

Key Qualifications and Experience

• Ideally you will be RICS Qualified and an RICS Registered Valuer with extensive PQE experience in a general practice/infrastructure surveying role with a business development-orientated attitude with a focus on delivering excellent customer service.
• Compulsory Purchase experience desirable although this is not essential as we have excellent training available through our Infrastructures Academy.
• Rural surveying experience could be beneficial as aspects of our work cover rural portfolios, including commercial and residential assets.
• You must also be able to demonstrate you have a good working knowledge of relevant legislation and have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ideally you are ambitious and keen to develop your career in line with the business and actively seek out continuous self-development, broadening your knowledge and experience. The ability to drive business initiatives forward and establish new whilst maintaining existing relationships is key. As is being a team player with strong interpersonal skills, a good sense of humour, and the ability to communicate effectively with both colleagues and clients at all levels.

About Us

Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector.

Inclusive Application Process

Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.