Current Vacancies:

• Compulsory Purchase & Development Surveyor

  We are seeking an ambitious and enthusiastic MRICS qualified Surveyor to join our established Development & CPO Team.

  Our Development Team is one of the largest advisory teams in the North West undertaking strategic development instructions, disposals and viability appraisals across the UK. One key aspect of the development process is compulsory purchase where we have three specialists providing advice on many major schemes nationwide where compulsory purchase is involved. This includes continuing ongoing HS2 cases, Victoria North and several major highway schemes.

  This diverse role will involve providing strategic advice to a range of landowners and developers seeking to deliver development as well as advising those affected by CPO. Providing an opportunity to get involved in all aspects of development, the role will appeal to a proactive individual who is seeking to further develop their career.

  Main Responsibilities

  • Provision of CPO advice to clients including claimants and acquiring authorities or developers guiding them through the compulsory purchase process.
  • Negotiation of land acquisition and disposal prior to a compulsory purchase.
  • Co-ordinate advice from other teams within the business as well as external consultants as part of the wider client team.
  • Preparation of Budget Cost Estimates.
  • Assessing and agreeing compensation claims on behalf of acquiring authorities and claimants.
  • Assisting with Upper Tribunal Lands Chamber references and Public Inquiry preparation and mediations as required.
  • Providing strategic development advice on both residential and commercial sites across the North West and beyond.
  • Negotiating a variety of development agreements including conditional contracts, access rights and easements.
  • Develop professional and commercial awareness and keep up with work related and industry updates.

  Key Attributes & Qualifications

  • RICS qualified, being an RICS Registered Valuer would be an advantage
  • Adaptable, eager to learn
  • Contribute to the wider team but with the scope to take a degree of personal responsibility
  • Good negotiator and ability to communicate effectively
  • Good report writing and presentation skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
  • Good organisational skills, manage and prioritise caseload
  • Business development and networking

  Renumeration

  • Competitive salary (dependent upon experience)
  • Car Allowance
  • Company Benefits
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Performance related bonus
  • Excellent potential for career progression
  • Good pension provision
  • Medicash cover
  • Life insurance
  • Company Profile

  With an excellent regional and national client base, industry contacts and a highly qualified and professional team, we have grown to be a successful and dynamic firm of Chartered Surveyors and Property Managers.

  We provide advice on a range of property matters including Agency, Auctions, Lease Advisory, Valuation, CPO, Investment, Development, Building Consultancy, Business Rates, Property Management and Expert Witness, serving the Greater Manchester, North West and Nationwide. Roger Hannah are the largest independent practice of Chartered Surveyors in the North West.