Surveyor [Projects]

To deliver a professional property service, predominantly focusing on the acquisition of third-party land and property rights to support and facilitate the delivery of often complex significant Rail infrastructure projects. Completing property transactions including acquisitions, disposals and lettings and providing property advice to support delivery of a safe, efficient, reliable and sustainable rail service. To optimise performance of land and property in order to increase property’s financial contribution to the company’s rail operations and to improve service to its customers.

About the role (External)

Your Main Responsibilities will be to:

1. Manage the delivery of a range of professional property services for a client group including (but not exclusive to): acquisition, compensation claims, leases, surrenders, complex lettings, sale and temporary use of operational land. Be responsive to the needs of the business in delivering a range of property services.

2. Responsible for managing projects and programmes to an agreed budget. Manage portfolio to property service to maximum efficiency, delivering business objectives in terms of cost savings, income generation, asset management.

3. Develop and maintain close and effective working relationships with internal colleagues to enable efficient and effective delivery.

4. Deliver a professional service to all internal clients and external customers, outperforming service targets, and develop strong working relationships with all key stakeholders. Instruct and manage relationships with external agents and solicitors to deliver optimum value commercial agreements.

5. Provide the business with technical leadership on the range of property issues.

6. Identify and implement changes required to support delivery of Property Services overall strategy. Assist in the delivery of the strategy for the client group.

7. Develop and implement property solutions in support of delivery of a safe working environment and a safe rail system.

8. Develop initiatives to increase Property’s contribution to the cost of the company’s rail operations specifically through delivery of the client requirement and also through identifying opportunities for implementation in other parts Property teams and the wider company. Identify and exploit opportunities for cost savings, income generation and capital growth.

9. Identify and share best practice and learnings across the team and wider business and make sustainability a key element of all activities being delivered.

10. Provide the client group and colleagues with consistent and professional advice in determining the most effective approach to project property requirements.

11. Manager the provision of property solutions and a range of property transactions including (but not exclusively) acquisitions, leases, surrenders, re-grants to maximise benefit to NR on land utilisation issues., Diversity and inclusion are more than just buzz words for us. We’re constantly striving to make sure we provide a welcoming and safe environment for everyone. We recognise that certain groups are under-represented within our team and we’re working closely with our regional diversity and inclusion networks to make sure we support these groups as best as we can.

We are working in conjunction with the Cultural Fusion team. If you would like support with your application or interview please contact Wales&WesternCulturalFusion@networkrail.co.uk or visit the connect page: Wales and Western Cultural Fusion (sharepoint.com). For all other support please contact your HR Business Partner.

· Educated to degree level or equivalent

· MRICS qualified (or working towards)

· Good communication and influencing skills

· Proven negotiation skills

· Proven experience of managing a range of property transactions

· Good presentation skills

What could set you apart

· Understanding of compulsory purchase issues

· Understanding of the rail industry and rail legislation

· Full Driving Licence

At Network Rail, we’re part of a large family serving millions of passengers and freight users throughout the UK every day. Our service impacts millions of people and we strive to become more efficient as we enhance, maintain, and operate our network.

Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We’re an organisation where people matter. When you're part of our team, you matter to us, and you matter to millions. Watch our video to find out more!

The Wales & Western region includes more than 2,700 miles of railway and we serve communities and businesses of Wales, the Thames Valley, West of England, and the Southwest Peninsula.
Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues, and protecting safety and wellbeing.

About our people and the recruitment process - We’re an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone!

· Privileged staff travel - Leisure travel discount of 75% on all leisure travel and includes family members.

· A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train.

· GWR ticket alliance – Heavily discounted all day passes for you and up to 3 friends and family to use across the GWR network.

· Benefits package including healthcare offers, a cycle to work scheme, discounted healthcare club membership, and a discounted offers and benefits including childcare, healthcare and online shopping site.

· A range of Pension schemes to choose from

· Effectively manage work-life balance with a 35hrs per week contract, hybrid working, and enhanced family friendly support.

· 5 days paid volunteering leave.

· 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community.