Chartered Surveyor - Infrastructure

About the Company

Associate Director / Surveyor role has become available with my client, key players within the Utilities and Infrastructure industry, bringing the UK and Ireland closer to Net Zero every day. Their land, environmental and geospatial experts work together to unlock the consents needed by our clients to deliver key projects. Services include land access and assembly, agricultural liaison, planning, environmental impact assessments and geospatial mapping. Join and play your part in helping us to achieve our vision; to be the professional services team of choice, leading the Utilities and Infrastructure industry to a sustainable future.

About the Role

Associate Director / Surveyor role responsible for leading and managing a team delivering land and property advice and services, developing client relationships, and contributing to the successful delivery of infrastructure projects across the UK and Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Build, motivate and manage a team in the delivery of land and property advice and services for our clients
• Set out, manage and review team objectives in line with company business plan and strategies, taking pride in and full ownership of the standard of work, financial performance, client satisfaction and team performance
• Be a visible leader across company hubs and client offices
• Develop and mentor our graduate population, providing guidance and support in their day-to-day work
• Demonstrate ability to develop and maintain an industry network, representing DM at external events
• Develop strong working relationships with both external clients and stakeholders and own team, holding regular meetings to report on key milestones and acting on feedback and suggestions to drive and improve DM service scores
• Provide ad hoc assistance on other projects to deliver high-level strategic advice, to resolve complex or sensitive issues and seek financial and operational gains
• Monitor and ensure team time recording and client reporting requirements are met, maximising billing and taking responsibility for meeting and exceeding financial targets

Qualifications

• Be a member of RICS or Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland
• Experience in land acquisition, Wayleave negotiation and the Compulsory Purchase Process
• Have a strong working knowledge of the Irish infrastructure market, with a proven record in the delivery of Irish projects
• Ability to demonstrate technical ability and understanding in the process of undertaking land consenting on infrastructure projects
• Capabilities and desire to line manage
• Have experience of the application and construction elements of a major project and be able to demonstrate experience of managing client relationships and finances to help deliver each client’s Business Plan goals
• Display clear commercial awareness and contribute to team and company growth by generating new work from new and existing clients through networking and cross-selling of professional services
• Lead by example, being a visible leader within both company and client offices, actively promoting the company’s ethos and always engendering positivity to get the best out of people

Required Skills

• Experience in land acquisition, Wayleave negotiation and the Compulsory Purchase Process
• Strong working knowledge of the Irish infrastructure market
• Technical ability and understanding in the process of undertaking land consenting on infrastructure projects
• Line management capabilities and desire to manage teams
• Experience of managing client relationships and finances
• Clear commercial awareness
• Ability to generate new work from new and existing clients through networking and cross-selling of professional services
• Visible leadership and ability to promote the company’s ethos and engender positivity

Preferred Skills

• Proven record in the delivery of Irish projects
• Experience of the application and construction elements of a major project
• Established industry network and experience representing DM at external events

Pay range and compensation package

Salary negotiable depending but c €75 to €90k on the basis of Irish / UK relevant industry infrastructure experience (ESSENTIAL) Full benefits package, healthcare, pension, bonus, etc..

Equal Opportunity Statement

The company is committed to providing equal opportunities and promoting diversity and inclusion in all aspects of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, and the company strives to create an inclusive environment for all employees.