Job Title: Graduate Surveyor / Surveyor

Department: Land Assembly & Compulsory Purchase

Location:  Manchester / Leeds / Sheffield / Nottingham

About us:

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 Land Assembly & Compulsory Purchase where our team has a depth of technical understanding and expertise in the space, operating across the UK.

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 CPO valuation 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 CPO
• Advice on the implications and effect of a scheme of property values and acquisitions under CPO.
• Advice on making objections and appearing at Public Inquiry
• Valuation and preparation of the compensation claim including business disturbance
• Negotiation with the acquiring public authority
• Expert witness evidence at the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) if negotiation or mediation fails

This opportunity:

Lambert Smith Hampton is currently looking for a chartered surveyor to join one of our office in the North region or alternatively, an experienced graduate surveyor currently undertaking the APC to be based out of the Manchester office.

Our Land Assembly and Compulsory Purchase team operate out of London, Chelmsford, Birmingham, Manchester and Sheffield, providing a national service. The team includes individuals with a range of experience and abilities, including administration, project management and professional services ranging from apprentice to senior director. Collectively we work on a wide range of infrastructure and regeneration projects for clients including:

• HS2
• Lendlease Consulting
• Numerous Local Authorities including Essex County Council, Birmingham City Council, Liverpool City Council, Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council, Doncaster City Council and various London Boroughs

Projects include:

• HS2 Phase 1, 2a and 2b – strategic supplier advising on acquisition and compensation between Birmingham and Manchester
• Smithfield Birmingham – professional advisor in respect of Birmingham Markets for a major regeneration scheme in Birmingham City Centre
• Walsall M6J10 – compulsory purchase advice for a major road improvement scheme
• London Borough of Newham – professional advice in respect of Canning Town regeneration
• Doncaster City Gateway – compulsory purchase advice in respect of land near Doncaster Station for regeneration

Within the North there is also a wider PR+I function consisting of Planning, Development Consultancy and Masterplanning.

This opportunity exists for a:-

• A chartered surveyor with experience in the field of Land Assembly & Compulsory Purchase
• A graduate surveyor currently undertaking the APC, looking to pursue a career in Land Assembly & Compulsory Purchase

Your attributes:

• 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

Join Our Team:

If you are ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role in working in land acquisition team, we encourage you to apply! You'll have the opportunity to work with a dynamic team and contribute to the success of our organisation.

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the perfect fit for this role. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

We want to ensure that your application can be considered for all relevant roles across the Lambert Smith Hampton group of companies, including subsidiary and affiliate companies.  We believe that this will ensure that talented people interested in developing their career with us will be considered for the widest range of opportunities that we can provide and will also receive the best candidate experience.  

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