Assistant Estates Surveyor - Peterborough - 17330
2
East Midlands
Peterborough
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share
Estates, Surveying
£28,785
As an Assistant Estates Surveyor, you will work in a team of surveyors providing a professional Estates service to our business. Whether you are recently qualified as a chartered surveyor or still working towards your professional qualification, we will support you whilst you move through your surveying career.
With the commitment and drive to progress, there will be opportunities for you to move up through our structure once you have gained relevant experience. In this role, you will be involved in a wide variety of surveying work, which will keep your days diverse and interesting and enable you to gain a breadth of knowledge and experience.
Your work will include helping to deliver our national flood risk programme though involvement in various projects to secure access to land, acquiring appropriate interests and agreeing compensation claims. You will help manage a diverse land portfolio. The Estates service is committed to delivering a professional service that exceeds customer expectations, through an innovative approach which delivers value for money. Working in the Environment Agency will mean that the environment will be at the heart of everything you do.
With the commitment and drive to progress, there will be opportunities for you to move up through our structure once you have gained relevant experience. In this role, you will be involved in a wide variety of surveying work, which will keep your days diverse and interesting and enable you to gain a breadth of knowledge and experience.
Your work will include helping to deliver our national flood risk programme though involvement in various projects to secure access to land, acquiring appropriate interests and agreeing compensation claims. You will help manage a diverse land portfolio. The Estates service is committed to delivering a professional service that exceeds customer expectations, through an innovative approach which delivers value for money. Working in the Environment Agency will mean that the environment will be at the heart of everything you do.
The Estates service extends to 113 people, offering professional support for Environment Agency land, property, compensation and valuation matters. We are core to the delivery of the Agency's £2.6 billion capital programme to better protect 300,000 homes. Our experienced teams specialise in negotiating access, dealing with compensation claims from land and property owners where they have suffered loss as a consequence of our work.
We also manage the Agency's landholdings, which extends to 26,000 hectares.
We also manage the Agency's landholdings, which extends to 26,000 hectares.
Already on the path to become a surveyor: you'll have a RICS accredited degree, enrolled onto the APC programme or be recently qualified and looking to gain further experience.
A credible and enthusiastic communicator with good networking skills, able to build strong relationships with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders. You’re a motivated team player, able to think on your feet and prioritise your work effectively.
You'll have working knowledge within a professional Estates service and a good understanding of the principles which underpin compensation and acquisition of property interests and the management of a diverse property portfolio. You should be able to demonstrate:
Evidence of developing and maintaining relationships with immediate team members and those from other functions.
Good interpersonal skills to influence and negotiate with the whole range of stakeholders with which the post holder interfaces.
A full driving licence is required for this role.
A credible and enthusiastic communicator with good networking skills, able to build strong relationships with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders. You’re a motivated team player, able to think on your feet and prioritise your work effectively.
You'll have working knowledge within a professional Estates service and a good understanding of the principles which underpin compensation and acquisition of property interests and the management of a diverse property portfolio. You should be able to demonstrate:
Evidence of developing and maintaining relationships with immediate team members and those from other functions.
Good interpersonal skills to influence and negotiate with the whole range of stakeholders with which the post holder interfaces.
A full driving licence is required for this role.
If you require any further information you can email the Estates Recruitment Team: RecruitmentEstates@environment-agency.gov.uk
With a focus on our customers, this role will involve regular travel around your work area including some remote locations and local and national travel. A full and valid driving licence is essential. You will have access to a vehicle to carry out this work if required.
The closing date for applications is 31 May 2021, and we expect to be holding interviews mid June
With a focus on our customers, this role will involve regular travel around your work area including some remote locations and local and national travel. A full and valid driving licence is essential. You will have access to a vehicle to carry out this work if required.
The closing date for applications is 31 May 2021, and we expect to be holding interviews mid June
31/05/2021, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
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 a piece of work where you had to adopt a variety of communication methods. Please describe the different methods you used and how you had to adjust these to ensure you got the outcome you wanted.
Please note, your answer will be used for interview selection.
In no more than 250 words please describe a piece of work where you had to adopt a variety of communication methods. Please describe the different methods you used and how you had to adjust these to ensure you got the outcome you wanted.
Please note, your answer will be used for interview selection.
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, using a specific example, please describe how you have delivered a successful piece of work whilst overcoming challenges or obstacles. We would like you to describe the piece of work, explain what the obstacles or challenges were and how you overcame them. What was the outcome and what, if anything, you learned from the situation?
Please note, your answer will be used for interview selection.
In no more than 250 words, using a specific example, please describe how you have delivered a successful piece of work whilst overcoming challenges or obstacles. We would like you to describe the piece of work, explain what the obstacles or challenges were and how you overcame them. What was the outcome and what, if anything, you learned from the situation?
Please note, your answer will be used for interview selection.
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses.
In no more than 250 words, please desribe an example of where you have had to deliver a product / service to a customer / client. How did you identify and address their needs delivering what was promised and ensuring that they were satisfied with the outcomes.
Please note, your answer will be used for interview selection.
In no more than 250 words, please desribe an example of where you have had to deliver a product / service to a customer / client. How did you identify and address their needs delivering what was promised and ensuring that they were satisfied with the outcomes.
Please note, your answer will be used for interview selection.
Legislative Knowledge
Applies a knowledge of statutory environmental and technical requirements to protect both the Environment Agency and the environment.
In no more than 250 words please tell us about your surveying knowledge and experience which you have acquired to date and explain how you think these might be best applied to the Environment Agency's flood risk management activities.
Please note, your answer will be used for interview selection.
In no more than 250 words please tell us about your surveying knowledge and experience which you have acquired to date and explain how you think these might be best applied to the Environment Agency's flood risk management activities.
Please note, your answer will be used for interview selection.
A full driving licence is required for this role. You will be asked to bring proof of your licence if you are invited to interview.
RICS accredited degree
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.