Surveyor / Senior Surveyor - Land Assembly & Compulsory Purchase

We are currently advising on a number of public sector projects as well as for the private sector predominately in the North West, West Midlands and the South East. Working in the land assembly and compulsory purchase team at Lambert Smith Hampton is diverse and rewarding, with your work having a direct impact on your clients business. We have a national service line from where you can draw upon a wealth of experience and knowledge. An example of the services we provide includes:

• Using in-depth knowledge of compulsory purchase law and procedures to help government departments, infrastructure providers and developers follow best practice.
• Acting for property owners and occupiers ensuring they are fairly consulted and compensated in advance of and in the event of compulsory acquisition
• Advice on the implications and effect of a scheme on property values and acquisitions under compulsory acquisition.
• Advice on making objections and appearing at Public Inquiry and DCO examinations
• Valuation and preparation of the compensation claim including business disturbance
• Negotiation with the acquiring authority
• Expert witness evidence at the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) if negotiation or ADR fails
  
  Interested in property, buildings and construction
• Passionate about your career as a valuation surveyor
• Self-motivated, ambitious and driven to develop professionally
• Details orientated
• Personable, professional and presentable
• Confidence in your work and the decisions you make
  
  Lambert Smith Hampton is a leading and progressive commercial real estate consultancy with a network of offices across the UK and Ireland. As a business we work with investors, developers and occupiers in both the public and private sector. A core service LSH provides is in the area of valuations; with our team of experts helping our clients to gain a clear understanding of the true value of their assets value. Within the field of valuation we also offer specialist land assembly and compulsory purchase services including compensation assessments and advice., Lambert Smith Hampton is currently looking for a number of valuations surveyors with a specialism within CPO to work in any our offices in the South with LSH having significant local presences in London, East Anglia and the Thames Valley.
You will also get the chance to work with a vast array of different clients ranging from local authorities to lenders and to infrastructure companies. This opportunity exists for a:-
• Chartered surveyors with a background in CPO matters