Job Description

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Acquisition Surveyor - Telecoms

Flexible - UK

An opportunity has arisen for an Acquisition Surveyor to join the team at Galliford Try. Our Acquisition department delivers the legal interest upon which the network is based and includes Acquisition Surveyors, Estates Surveyors, Planners and Coordinators. We deal with every aspect of network delivery including the acquisition of new sites, temporary solutions, site upgrades, lease renewals and rent reviews. Based across 3 regional office in Warrington, Edinburgh & Leicester the Acquisition team delivers industry leading results through a regional structure which reports into our key clients.

You will work within our Telecoms Business, who are a leading multi-disciplined organisation capable of carrying out all aspects of the infrastructure build for the mobile and fixed line telecommunications industry. Innovation is at the heart of our approach to our clients\' requirements; from a single element of network development through to a fully managed network service, we provide a full turnkey solution.

What you will be doing:

You will maintain a portfolio of telecommunication sites under the operational guidance of the Acquisition Manager, delivering exceptional results whilst maximising profitability and the strategic needs of the business.

• To conduct all company business in a professional manner, liaising with clients, design consultants, radio planners, planning officers and site providers to achieve project goals.
• To take responsibility for a portfolio of telecommunication sites and carry out all related activities, including site searches, audit reports, MSV attendance, client reporting, submission of planning applications, negotiation of heads of terms, completion of 3rd party applications, legal liaison and handover documentation.
• To identify and investigate sites which meet the operational needs of the client\xe2\x80\x99s business and to manage the acquisition process of such sites from identification to possession utilising a right first-time approach.
• To adopt a right first-time approach to the drawing approval process ensuring that plans are fit for purpose from the outset

About You:

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Inspiring individual and team player
• Pro-active / efficient / target driven
• Good problem solver
• Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and application of Property/Planning law in relation to telecommunications development
• Professional Member of the RICS (desirable)

What We Can Offer in Return: With an impressive order book of over \xc2\xa33.2 billion we are one of the industry\xe2\x80\x99s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK\xe2\x80\x99s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we\xe2\x80\x99re poised for further growth and success, so if you\xe2\x80\x99re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our \xe2\x80\x98Be Well\xe2\x80\x99 programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Childcare vouchers
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About us:
Named Contractor of the Year, Galliford Try is one of the UK\xe2\x80\x99s leading construction businesses with a vision to continuously be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.

Our purpose is to improve people\xe2\x80\x99s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Telecoms Business Unit please contact John Kobelt at john.kobelt@gallifordtry.co.uk

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, part-time and / or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage you and would be grateful if you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Don\xe2\x80\x99t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you\xe2\x80\x99re excited about this role but your past experience doesn\xe2\x80\x99t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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