Location
London, GBDepartment Name
PropertyAbout Network Rail
With railway from the borders of Scotland to the nation's capital, Eastern region is critical to the success of Britain. We are an incredibly busy region, operating some of the busiest and most congested rail lines in the country, transporting large numbers of commuters to and from busy cities including Newcastle, Leeds, Sheffield, Derby, Norwich, Cambridge and London.
Our region is also home to other major transport hubs including three airports and 13 freight ports. We connect millions of people every day to city, town, coast and country. We connect people to friends and family, jobs and leisure, as well as goods to businesses here and abroad.
Brief Description
To serve its passengers more effectively Network Rail has devolved their property portfolio into 5 regions and this role sits in the Eastern region.
The purpose of this role is to:
provide strategic property advice on a portfolio of projects across the Anglia Route
Assist with the compilation of land strategies that enable the acquisition of land to support project delivery
negotiate and agree acquisitions, completing the transfer process via the instruction and management of external solicitors
assist with Property Cost Estimates for projects especially those requiring compulsory powers
instruct and manage external agents where necessary
assist with the analysis and settlement of compensation claims that result from the use of compulsory powers within an agreed budget, reporting progress and risk against project budgets.
provide technical leadership on the range of property issues and provide support to the wider team
You will be working in a highly professional and flexible environment, reporting to a Senior Surveyor. This role will offer you the opportunity to work independently and be involved with a team that manages a diverse range of work.It will be challenging.But you will be able to develop and hone your skills within a small but supportive team working on some of the busiest parts of Britain's railway.
About the role (External)
You will be self-motivated and able to work independently, prioritise tasks and work to what will sometimes be challenging deadlines.A knowledge of compulsory purchase is desirable but not essential.Full training will be provided.
Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Essential
Educated to degree level or equivalent
MRICS qualified (or on your way to full membership)
Wide range of General Practice surveying experience
Excellent communication and influencing skills
Proven negotiation skills
Full Driving Licence
Desirable
Compulsory Purchase
Understanding of the rail industry and rail legislation
Experience of stakeholder management
Strong presentation skills
How to apply (External)
Network Rail welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, marital status (including civil partnerships), pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, sex (or gender), employment status, trade union affiliation, or other irrelevant factors. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do, safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail.Applicants should demonstrate their personal commitment to safety in their application.
Network Rail can offer you a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefitsincluding a choice of contributory pension schemes, a generous annual leave package, a bonus scheme and an annual 75% subsidy on season tickets costing up to £3,333 (to a maximum amount of £2,250).
Network Rail positively embraces flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life.
Network Rail adheres to a structured pay framework, any salary offered will be within the following pay range: £40,107 - £45,120
As an arm's length department of the UK Government, Network Rail is required to comply with a well-established pre-employment vetting process for all prospective employees.
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks require prospective employees of Network Rail to meet the following requirements;
§Provide eligibility to work in the UK and identity documentation
§Complete a satisfactory 3 year employment history check
§Complete a satisfactory unspent criminal conviction disclosure check
For more information regarding BPSS pre-employment related checks, please visit the UK Government website for further information - UK Government - BPSS Checks
This position will be based in London, Stratford Place
Closing date: 3rd July 2020 late applications will not be accepted.We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date based on application volumes