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A highly reputable property consultancy firm is opening a new office in Edinburgh and is looking for an experienced Surveyor to join their growing team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work on high-profile projects, particularly in the land acquisition, utilities, and infrastructure sectors. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing the business in Scotland, working closely with stakeholders, clients, and landowners.

Key Responsibilities:

* Land Acquisition & Agreements: Negotiate heads of terms, option agreements, and voluntary agreements for acquiring land.

* Business Development: Identify and pursue new business opportunities, building relationships with key stakeholders and clients.

* Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with landowners and agents to maintain and develop long-lasting relationships.

* Disturbance Claims: Manage the negotiation of disturbance claims following works, ensuring efficient resolution.

* Access Consents: Secure consents for access across third-party land to facilitate ongoing works.

* Claims Management: Handle the negotiation of Injurious Affection claims related to infrastructure projects.

* Process & Systems Improvement: Contribute to the development of internal processes and systems, optimizing resources for greater efficiency.

* Legal Compliance: Ensure all work adheres to legal requirements and relevant industry standards, including adherence to professional conduct rules.

* Team Leadership: Manage and mentor junior members of the team, guiding their professional growth and ensuring a high standard of work.

Qualifications & Skills:

* Professional Qualification: Ideally RICS qualified, or with significant experience in the utility, infrastructure, or energy sectors.

* Rural Experience: Experience in rural surveying or working with mixed portfolios (commercial and residential) would be advantageous.

* Legislative Knowledge: Strong understanding of relevant legislation, combined with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

* Ambition & Initiative: Proactive, ambitious, and keen to grow with the business, while continuously developing professionally.

* Relationship Building: Demonstrated ability to drive new business and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.

* Interpersonal Skills: A collaborative team player with strong communication skills and the ability to engage diplomatically with all levels.

* Adaptability: Capable of working in a fast-paced, changing environment, with flexibility to manage shifting priorities.

* Driving Licence: A full driving licence is required, as the role involves some travel.

Opportunity: This is a rare opportunity to join a growing office in Edinburgh with a well-established consultancy. The role offers significant scope for professional development, leadership, and the chance to make a real impact on the company’s expansion into the Scottish market.

In Return

Competitive Salary up to £55k + £3,675 car allowance

Discretionary bonus

Industry leading benefits package

Flexible/Hybrid working

Excellent Support Structure

This role offers the chance to join a leading consultancy firm at an exciting time of growth in the Edinburgh market. If you are a driven professional with a passion for infrastructure projects, valuations, and business development, this could be the ideal opportunity to advance your career