Assistant Estates Surveyor (Graduate) - 27859
Assistant Estates Surveyor (Graduate) - 27859
9
East Midlands, East of England, North West, South East, South West, West Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber
Birmingham , Leeds , Lincoln , Penrith , Peterborough , Preston , Shrewsbury , Warrington , Worthing
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Estates, Surveying
Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Part Time Term Time, Compressed Hours
£29,706
30/11/2023, 23:55 hours
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If you’re part of the Environment Agency, you’re part of the solution. Working with us means protecting and improving the environment and tackling issues of national importance. We’re based across England, and our responsibilities span industry regulation, flood defences, land contamination, water quality, fisheries and conservation.
Such broad scope of work calls for diverse, multi-skilled teams. Together, we’ll promote sustainable growth, tackle climate change and secure a better future for everyone.
As an Assistant Estates Surveyor (Graduate), you will advise and assist all our teams. You’ll be studying for a professional qualification or recently qualified as an Associate Surveyor and will work alongside our Estates Surveyors and Senior Estates Surveyors as you provide a professional service to our business. The role supports hybrid, part time and flexible working, so we’ll provide you with plenty of support as you build the foundations of your career.
You’ll be involved in a variety of surveying projects, work that will enable you to develop a wide breadth of knowledge and experience. Your focus will be on managing a diverse land portfolio (extending over 25000ha) as well as helping to deliver our national flood risk programme and overseeing various operational projects. You may also be asked to provide assistance to the acquisition and compensation programme for major capital works.
Responding to incidents is an important part of what we do, and with this in mind you’ll have an incident role and should be ready to make yourself available to respond or provide business continuity support. This may attract an additional payment, and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you.
Such broad scope of work calls for diverse, multi-skilled teams. Together, we’ll promote sustainable growth, tackle climate change and secure a better future for everyone.
As an Assistant Estates Surveyor (Graduate), you will advise and assist all our teams. You’ll be studying for a professional qualification or recently qualified as an Associate Surveyor and will work alongside our Estates Surveyors and Senior Estates Surveyors as you provide a professional service to our business. The role supports hybrid, part time and flexible working, so we’ll provide you with plenty of support as you build the foundations of your career.
You’ll be involved in a variety of surveying projects, work that will enable you to develop a wide breadth of knowledge and experience. Your focus will be on managing a diverse land portfolio (extending over 25000ha) as well as helping to deliver our national flood risk programme and overseeing various operational projects. You may also be asked to provide assistance to the acquisition and compensation programme for major capital works.
Responding to incidents is an important part of what we do, and with this in mind you’ll have an incident role and should be ready to make yourself available to respond or provide business continuity support. This may attract an additional payment, and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you.
The Estates service extends to 125 people, offering professional support for Environment Agency land, property, compensation and valuation matters. We are core to the delivery of the Environment Agency's £5.2 billion capital programme to better protect 336,000 homes. Our experienced teams specialise in negotiating access, dealing with compensation claims from land/property owners where they have suffered loss as a consequence of our work.
To apply for this role you must meet the criteria below:
• Hold one of the following qualifications/memberships:
o hold a RICS accredited degree with the ability and commitment to enrol onto and complete your APC in either the land and resources, commercial or rural pathway. We will accept applications from those who are in their final year of a RICS accredited degree and looking to start work in August/September 2024
o Or enrolled onto your APC with the commitment to complete in one of the mentioned sector pathways
o qualified as a RICS Associate member (AssocRICS) with the commitment to becoming qualified MRICS
• Full and valid driving licence
• a strong desire to progress towards qualifying for your APC
• credible and enthusiastic communicator with good networking skills
• good planning, prioritisation and time-management skills with the ability to achieve targets and meet deadlines
• Hold one of the following qualifications/memberships:
o hold a RICS accredited degree with the ability and commitment to enrol onto and complete your APC in either the land and resources, commercial or rural pathway. We will accept applications from those who are in their final year of a RICS accredited degree and looking to start work in August/September 2024
o Or enrolled onto your APC with the commitment to complete in one of the mentioned sector pathways
o qualified as a RICS Associate member (AssocRICS) with the commitment to becoming qualified MRICS
• Full and valid driving licence
• a strong desire to progress towards qualifying for your APC
• credible and enthusiastic communicator with good networking skills
• good planning, prioritisation and time-management skills with the ability to achieve targets and meet deadlines
The competencies we will assess are ‘Achieves results’, ‘Communicates effectively’ and ‘Manages self’. You can learn more about these competencies in our capability dictionary: https://tinyurl.com/ycu4cjrg.
For more information about this role, the Estates team, and the Environment Agency you can download the candidate information pack and additional information pack.
A full and valid driving licence is essential. Regular travel, including site visits to some remote locations, is required. You'll be provided with a vehicle to carry out this work if required.
If you have any further enquiries about this role, please email RecruitmentEstates@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Interviews are expected to be held via MS Teams between on 16th-18th January 2024, with a start date of 26th August 2024.
This role in NOT eligible for skilled worker Visa sponsorship.
For more information about this role, the Estates team, and the Environment Agency you can download the candidate information pack and additional information pack.
A full and valid driving licence is essential. Regular travel, including site visits to some remote locations, is required. You'll be provided with a vehicle to carry out this work if required.
If you have any further enquiries about this role, please email RecruitmentEstates@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Interviews are expected to be held via MS Teams between on 16th-18th January 2024, with a start date of 26th August 2024.
This role in NOT eligible for skilled worker Visa sponsorship.
Achieves Results
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.
In no more than 250 words, please give an example to demonstrate how you prioritise your work and manage competing demands on your time to achieve results.
It is your answer to this question that will be used for interview selection, so please ensure that you draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach and review our EA Capability Dictionary.
In no more than 250 words, please give an example to demonstrate how you prioritise your work and manage competing demands on your time to achieve results.
It is your answer to this question that will be used for interview selection, so please ensure that you draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach and review our EA Capability Dictionary.
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
In no more than 250 words, please describe an occasion where you have had to employ different methods of communication to ensure you were understood, in the context of the overall desired outcome.
It is your answer to this question that will be used for interview selection, so please ensure that you draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach and review our EA Capability Dictionary.
In no more than 250 words, please describe an occasion where you have had to employ different methods of communication to ensure you were understood, in the context of the overall desired outcome.
It is your answer to this question that will be used for interview selection, so please ensure that you draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach and review our EA Capability Dictionary.
Manages Self
Has full awareness of own strengths, weaknesses, impact and approach. Effectively organises self and takes personal responsibility for own role in the Environment Agency.
In no more than 250 words, please describe an occasion when you were working to a tight timescale and/or budget, and how you managed yourself to ensure you successfully delivered.
It is your answer to this question that will be used for interview selection, so please ensure that you draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach and review our EA Capability Dictionary.
In no more than 250 words, please describe an occasion when you were working to a tight timescale and/or budget, and how you managed yourself to ensure you successfully delivered.
It is your answer to this question that will be used for interview selection, so please ensure that you draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach and review our EA Capability Dictionary.
A full UK driving licence is essential to travel to sites and offices across our hubs, some of which are inaccessible by public transport
• Hold a RICS accredited degree or be in your final year, with the ability and commitment to enrol onto and complete your APC in one of the following sector pathways: land and resources, commercial or rural.
• Or, enrolled onto your APC with the commitment to complete in one of the mentioned sector pathways. Or, be qualified as a RICS Associate member (AssocRICS)with a commitment to gain MRICS
IMPORTANT: PLEASE STATE WHICH QUALIFICATION/MEMBERSHIP YOU HOLD ON THE APPLICATION FORM.
• Or, enrolled onto your APC with the commitment to complete in one of the mentioned sector pathways. Or, be qualified as a RICS Associate member (AssocRICS)with a commitment to gain MRICS
IMPORTANT: PLEASE STATE WHICH QUALIFICATION/MEMBERSHIP YOU HOLD ON THE APPLICATION FORM.
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.