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Yorkshire Water, Truncliffe, Bradford
- Onsite working
- Full time
- Permanent
Posted today, 31 Jan
Job ref: 275707f21f714f239198d3ef024f2044
Full Job Description
- Provide expert technical advice on and secure land acquisition and land access and rights
- Advise on and negotiate compensation claims arising from capital projects or bursts
- Ensure consistency across stakeholders on approach and legal compliance, procedures and processes in line with the Water Act 1991 and Yorkshire Waters code of practice.
- Line manage the internal acquisition surveying team
- Manage the Land Acquisition Framework including regular liaison with consultants and project managers plus other key stakeholders.
- Provide training to colleagues and contract partners on statutory land rights and land acquisition
- Undertake site visits and inspections
- Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to identify risks and problem solve
- Support the Senior Estates Manager in delivering business strategy with regular reporting
- Mentor colleagues including supporting graduate surveyors with their APC requirements, We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible. If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required. If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance. All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required. Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date (February 24th), should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
- MRICS qualified
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Extensive demonstrable experience of the statutory and regulatory requirements relating to the acquisition of land and land access and rights including the Code of Practice, CPOs and DCOs and Water Act 1991
- A demonstrable ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders as well as excellent team working skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- A proven ability to work under pressure and to meet tight timescales
- An understanding of property legislation and processes
- Good knowledge and understanding of regional land markets
- People management experience You will also benefit from having:
- Good understanding of rural and commercial land markets
- An understanding of Biodiveristy Net Gain (BNG)
- Experience of contract/ supplier management
- Ability to work autonomously whilst being a team player achieving wider corporate outcomes and targets
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Knowledge/ experience of the water industry and/ or experience working in the water industry or other utility sectors or regulated environments
We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Acquisition Surveyor to join the Land and Property team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you? What we do: Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, its so much more than this. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshires water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the regions health, wellbeing, and prosperity. New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. The Land and Property team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. As a Lead Acquisition Surveyor you will be an integral part of the Estates Team in the Land and Property department at Yorkshire Water. Reporting directly into the Senior Estates Manager, you will be at the forefront of some Yorkshire Waters largest capital projects. Your workload will be incredibly varied from securing acquisition of land, access and rights required for capital projects, advising on, and negotiating compensation claims to managing the land acquisition consultant framework and line managing the internal acquisition surveying team. You will also be required to support the wider estate management team by advising on land access and rights issues including land ownership, CPOs and DCOs, title queries, easements, and wayleaves in relation to Yorkshire Waters own land. Regional travel will be required. - We offer a competitive salary, 4a, depending on experience, £48,962 - £61,201 (+4.5% rise, post April 2025)
- A company car through company car lease scheme
- Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
- Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution, post April 2025)
- Development opportunities in line with the Lead Acquisition Surveyor progression plan
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an extra wellness day!
- Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
- A great benefits package choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover
- Retail savings scheme
- Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!, Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, its important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isnt always easy!
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