Estates Surveyor

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Estates Surveyorbased in Castle Donington.Providinga professional service in relation to the management of the Companys operational and non-operational property portfolio. Reporting to the Property Manager.As part of our hybrid working approach there may be the opportunity to apply fora mix of office and home working. Hybrid working will only be considered once your initial training is complete.Interviews will be held on Tuesday 9 August 2022.If you are offered a position, you will be required to complete and provide a satisfactory basic DBS check that shows any unspent convictions or conditional cautions. About UsWestern Power Distribution owns and operates the power distribution network throughout the Midlands, South West and South Wales. The electricity industry is undergoing huge change, and we are helping provide infrastructure that will enable the country tomeet its net-zero targets. More than 6,500 employees make up our Company, unified in their ethos to serve our customers.Western Power is an equal opportunities employer, a Disability Level 1 employer and a corporate signatory of WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) programme.Our desire is to bring in more employees from diverse backgrounds to build further on our inclusiveculture.We value and celebrate individual difference and we believe that an inclusive culture will help the business grow as a positive, strong and innovative company. Main ResponsibilitiesUndertaking site visits and negotiations in relation to all aspects of property management. This will be predominantly but not exclusively in the East and West Midlandslicence area under the direction of the Property Manager.To include:

• Lease renewals
• Land/Property Acquisition/Land Disposal
• Title rectification
• Property disposal
• Dilapidation management
• Letting Services/Rent reviews
• Manage property matters within statutory and contractualtime limits
• Assist other WPD colleagues deriving positive outcomes when dealing with external experts and other stakeholders in the provision of property management services
• Manage processes which ensure administration of WPDs property records, including the property management database so as to ensure external audit, regulatory and financial reporting compliance
• Identification and contribution to the development and implementation of new property polices and processes
• Promote and support the development of technical skills across the business
• Prepare and deliver property-related projects, including project proposals and estimated project budgets.
• Active control of property management-related costs
• Maintain efficiency and a high quality in own work, together with responsibility for own performance, behaviourand personal development. Respect and maintain the confidentially of WPDs business information
• Approve settlements made by colleagues within a scheme of delegated authorisation
• Deal with complaints and other problems relating to WPDs property portfolio
• Deputise for the Property Manager as required

The Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate must have:

• Excellent communication skills
• Qualified to degree level or equivalent would be an advantage but not essential as well as a membership of the RICS
• At least 2 years practical and professional experience relevant to the role
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and regulations
• Strong commercial awareness, negotiating and risk management skills
• Organisational skills with the ability to prioritiseworkload, work under pressure, make decisions and meet tight deadlines
• Strong team working skills
• A valid driving licence and a willingness to travel across WPDs licence areas

About The CompanyIf this is your opportunity to join us, youll find we offer a supportive, rewarding and friendly working environment where youll be empowered to build a career. Along the way, youll be invested in, be enabled by the latest technology and find that werealways interested in evolving our systems and processes so that we get even better, every day.In return, youll enjoy a package of benefits designed to reward your hard work and incentivise your ambition. In addition to your competitive salary, we offer a competitive contributory pension scheme where the company will double match your pension contributionsup to a maximum company contribution of 10%. You will also have access, subject to eligibility criteria, to join our annual Share Save plan.You will receive a generous annual leave entitlement on joining, starting at 26 days rising to 28 days following 10 years service, plus 8 bank holidays. Protective clothing and Safety Equipment will be provided where required and we offer free parking atall main sites. In addition, you will be able to access support via our Employee Assistance Programme, including musculoskeletal and physiotherapy services.Additional Application InformationRecruitment correspondence is usually sent by email, so please do check your email account including spam/junk folders regularly after the closing date.To enhance yourcandidate experience, we recommend using Google Chrome to complete your online application. Should you have any questions regarding this or requireadditional support to complete your online application,please emailWe reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient numbers of suitable applications be received. We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible.