Surveyor

We currently operate in a number of sectors, including road, rail, airports, nuclear and district heating, specialising in the acquisition of land and rights, representing both claimants and acquirers. As representatives for those delivering schemes, as well as those impacted by them, our team appreciates the challenges that infrastructure delivery can bring and are looking for an experienced Surveyor to join us in navigating clients through the process.,

• Responsibility for advising on compulsory purchase and land assembly projects from conception through to completion, acting for both affected parties and acquiring authorities.
• Advising on the compulsory purchase process including CPOs, DCOs, TWAOS (etc) as well as the process for acquiring rights for infrastructure in the absence of statutory powers. Examples of current projects include:
• HS2, East West Rail and the Hope Valley Railway Upgrade (acting for claimants)
• The A38 Derby Junctions scheme and the Banwell Bypass (acting for the local authority)
• Flood defence schemes such as the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier (acting for the Environment Agency)
• Submitting and assessing compensation claims and providing property cost estimates in accordance with the compulsory purchase code.
• Assisting with tenders and fee proposals for new business
• Mentoring and managing junior members of the team, including assisting with the RICS APC process.
• Building relationships across the national valuation team and wider FG service lines.
• Preparing evidence for public inquiry, including objections, responses to objections and proofs of evidence
• Acting as expert at Inquiry or Tribunal (subject to experience), We've been around for a while, but it doesn't mean we are behind the times! Across our office network we offer a hybrid working approach to help our colleagues design their working day to suit their diaries. Some days you might be in the office enjoying a collaborative team day, and other days might see you focussing on project work at home. Wherever you choose to work, you'll be part of a social and digitally connected workforce with the chance to get involved in a variety of activities, like sports events, pop-up bars, BBQs, CPD days, live leadership updates on Zoom, picnics in the park and lots more.
What's not to love? We work hard but we also have lots of fun! If that sounds like something you would enjoy, then please get in touch. We have a history going back as far as 1830 but have been Fisher German since 2000. We operate UK wide advising and managing a range of client portfolios with national visibility across all the 12-property market sectors; agriculture, commercial, education, green energy & sustainability, healthcare, minerals & waste, public sector, residential, rural, telecoms, third sector and utilities and infrastructure.


• A minimum of 3 year's post qualification experience (MRICS or AssocRICS) in a similar role
• Self-confident and assertiveness in dealing with opposing agents; an experienced negotiator.
• A full driving licence.
• Excellent organisational skills and time management skills. The ability to prioritise own workload effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• High awareness and concern for customer service requirements.
• Ability to self-manage in order to meet deadlines.
• Proficient in a wide range of computer applications.
• A good team player with line management experience (preferred) whilst being an effective lone worker.
• A positive attitude able to think creatively to find solutions.
  
  This is a permanent, full-time position based on 37.5 hours (Monday to Friday), however we're fully open to discussing part-time and flexible working requirements (minimum 30 hours per week) and we also operate a hybrid working policy.
In return, beyond your base salary you will be included in:
• A discretionary bonus scheme
• Company Car/Car Allowance
• Individual Private Healthcare
• A generous holiday scheme which commences at 25 days with a sliding scale up to 30 days plus an additional day for your birthday, and additional days to cover the festive period!
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
• An online money saving portal
• Career progression opportunities
• Death In Service cover, alongside access to an Employee Assistance Programme which includes health appoints for you and your family
• Volunteering Leave equating to 2 days per year (pro rata if you're part-time)