Acquisition Surveyor

Company DescriptionnClarke Telecom is a leading wireless telecoms network infrastructure delivery company based in Manchester. They specialise in every aspect of network roll-out, from acquisition and planning to deployment and optimisation. With over 300 employees, Clarke Telecom is committed to providing continuous training and development to ensure they offer the best expertise in the industry. They operate to the highest standards and have received ISO 9001 Quality Standard and the International Safety Award from the British Safety Council.

Role DescriptionnThe Surveyor role sits within the wider environment of both the multi-functional operational Project team but also, in terms of professional governance, either the Acquisition & Planning or the Estates & Valuation functional teams. This will be dependent on the primary nature of the job specific role (Acquisition or Estates led) but it is expected that post holders will have interchangeable skill sets.

The primary role of the Surveyor is, on a site by site and project basis:

The day to day delivery of all end to end Acquisition or Estates lifecycle activities, from instruction up to Handover Pack (HOP).nWhere relevant, supporting the Project Manager in reporting to and managing the Customer.nWorking closely/liaising with internal stakeholders including Design, Admin, Valuation, Planning and (as required) Commercial, Purchasing and Operational resources.nWorking closely/liaising with Customer stakeholders and, as relevant other external stakeholders.

The Surveyor will work within the project team, reporting to the Project Manager, to ensure the delivery of the project to both client, and company targets (time, cost, quality) as set from time to time by the business and to such quality standards as directed by the client’s process documents on a project specific basis.

ResponsibilitiesnDuties required on a day to day basis may vary from project to project, depending on the project requirements. Generally, the Surveyor is responsible for:

Delivery of a caseload of sites from Customer instruction to HOP (and handover to Build as relevant).nInstructions/caseload will cover both “Old Code” and “New Code” (ECC) matters.nDelivery shall be to client KPIs and to any specific personal targets agreed, together with any overriding company or client performance measurement agreements in force from time to time.

Key duties will be project dependent and include (but are not limited to):

Site searching/finding - new rollout sites and NTQ site replacement (as required) and new site option reportingnLand ownership checks and Town Planning history checksnActive participation in ECC valuation and production of desktop valuation appraisals (training will be provided)nReading and interpretation of existing site legal documentationnProduction of legal document audit reportsnAttendance and lead role at multi-discipline site visits (MSV)nReview and approval of technical drawings to ensure they are suitable for project purposesnMaximising the Customer’s existing legal and planning rights, where appropriatenSecuring landlord and other third party consents as requirednOccupational renewals (ECC)nRent reviews (Old Code)nNegotiation and agreement of commercial terms (Old Code and ECC) with site landlords, 3rd parties and professional advisors - to take account of Customer guidance/parameters and the requirements of the project.nSecuring Customer approvals to heads of terms through relevant Customer approvals processesnInstruction and management of Customer solicitors, through to legal completionnSubmission of regulation 5 and de minimis planning applications/notifications

Supporting the Planning team as required on:nappropriate Planning pre-consultation with stakeholdersnsubmission of Full and GPDO planning applications (as required and with appropriate supervision, the Surveyor may undertake such submissions direct from time to timenProduction of A2B (Acquisition to Build) handover packs to the internal build teamnSupporting the Project/Commercial team on Customer handover packs (HOP)nProvision of all relevant documentation for securing Customer approval thereto.nSupporting the Commercial team on the resolution of any queriesnEnsuring accurate site by site records and commentary is are maintained on a real time basis in both internal and Customer trackers/databasesnIn conjunction with and as directed by the Project Manager, the delivery of project progress reports / updates into the Customer on a project specific basis, and as required by the client on an ad-hoc basis from time to time.nOn direction from the Project Manager, the implementation of project action / recovery plans as required from time to time.nThe timely resolution of all project queries including the involvement of the project Manager where any escalation occurs or is required.nRepresentation of Clarke Telecom at client organised meetings, and ad hoc customer conference calls / meetings as required from time to time in support of the Project Manager.nTo provide the Project Manager with all relevant input to enable the management of key milestone forecasts and lockdowns.

QualificationsnEssentialnA professional working knowledge of UK Property Law and the Town and Country Planning System.nA working understanding of the new Electronic Communications Code and valuation principles (ongoing training will be provided)nA minimum of 5 years in a similar telecoms industry role.nProven track record of deliverynGood IT Skills in Excel and Word, as well as knowledge of client project management or workflow tools.nCurrent certification for Working at Heights.nMust have a valid driving license and be willing to travel extensively.nDesirablenMRICS designations (preferable, but not essential)nA degree in a related subject (preferable but not essential)nDetailed knowledge of client project management / workflow systems.

Skills/Behavioural Attributes:nSound commercial acumen in terms of achieving company profit aspirations and assisting the PM in managing the commercial and billing aspects of the acquisition lifecycle.nMust be self-organised with the ability to autonomously time manage and priority manage workload.nMust be delivery focused and assertive.nAbility to work in a team environment and be an effective team player.nMust have awareness of and focus on company and client stakeholder drivers, requirements and targets.nMust be able to innovate and be adaptable to change.nProven or demonstrable supplier relationship management skills.

Some travel to other UK headquarters required. Late or weekend working in support of project delivery may be required

Salary - up to £55k - plus Car Cash Allowance

In return, we offer excellent career prospects, a competitive salary and career development opportunities. You can expect to receive a range of benefits including:

25 days annual leave + 8 statutory bank holidaysnFamily Friendly PoliciesnCar Salary SacrificenGroup Income ProtectionnWomen in Telecoms and Technology (WiTT)nLife AssurancenRefer a Friend schemenWestfield Health cash plan which includes: Dental & dental accident, therapy treatments, chiropody etc.nWestfield RewardsnOccupational HealthnLong Service AwardsnEnhanced Sick PaynPension (salary Sacrifice)nGym Membership discountsnFinancial Wellbeing support

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