Ardent
Senior Land Surveyor
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Full Job Description: Senior Land Surveyor
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Role: Senior Land Surveyor
Location: London, Leeds, Manchester, East of England, and South Wales
Position Type: Full Time - Permanent
Division: Land Services
Salary: Competitive
About Us:
Ardent is the UKās leading provider of land, consent management, and stakeholder engagement services, supporting major infrastructure and regeneration projects from concept to delivery. We are passionate about delivering life-improving change for communities and future generations.
Role Purpose:
The Senior Surveyor provides land assembly, compensation, and valuation advice for major projects. Key responsibilities include delivering strategic compensation advice, risk mitigation in land acquisition, and stakeholder engagement to secure consents, settle claims, and negotiate agreements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Trusted Advisor: Offer specialist technical input, particularly around compensation and compulsory purchase legislation.
- Project Management: Lead and manage projects, ensuring efficient and compliant resolution of claims and securing land.
- Negotiations: Conduct and lead negotiations with landowners, clients, and stakeholders to facilitate land acquisition and settle compensation claims.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain high standards of engagement and strategic advice, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders.
- Valuation Accuracy: Ensure the accurate management of valuations and Property Cost Estimates.
- Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior team members, fostering their development and aligning them with Ardentās values.
- Compliance: Maintain compliance with relevant regulations and standards, ensuring best practices are followed.
- Business Development: Identify potential leads and new work opportunities to contribute to business growth.
- Safety Promotion: Advocate for safety improvements within teams, promoting a culture of safety.
- Profitability Assessment: Assess and improve the profitability of individual projects by managing costs and resources efficiently.
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Skills & Experience:
- Relationship Building: Proven ability to build effective working relationships with clients and stakeholders, both internally and externally.
- Professional Compliance: Awareness and adherence to RICS Professional Statements and other relevant guidelines.
- Project Management: Experience in managing the delivery of projects, ensuring effective and confident oversight.
- Legal Knowledge: Understanding of the legal basis of compulsory purchase compensation and its application to various compensation claims.
- Negotiation Skills: Demonstrable track record in leading negotiations and settling compensation claims.
- Communication: Strong communication skills, capable of delivering informative and engaging presentations.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and mitigate risks, providing strategic solutions to complex challenges.
- Mentorship: Experience in mentoring and developing junior team members.
- Business Acumen: Ability to identify new business opportunities and enhance project profitability.
- Safety Awareness: Commitment to promoting a culture of safety within teams.
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Pay Range and Compensation Package:
- Hybrid working
- 25 days of annual leave (with options to buy or carry over)
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Company pension scheme
- Benenden Health Care (mental health support, 24/7 GP services, physiotherapy, optical and dental cover, personal accident protection)
- Cycle to Work scheme, electric car leasing, recognition awards, long service leave, discretionary annual bonus scheme
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Weāre proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and weāre passionate about creating a workplace where youāre empowered to bring your authentic self to work every day. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team where everyone belongs. We welcome talent from all backgrounds and actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups.
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