About Us
Salary - Competative
Work Type - Hybrid
Job Location - Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP
Role Type - Permanent
Employment Type - Full Time
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week
United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.
We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.
We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.
We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.
Benefits
- A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
- A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
- Car cash allowance - £5,000
- Up to 20% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
- A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
- MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
- Best Doctors
- Salary Finance
- Wealth at Work courses
- Deals and discounts
- EVolve Car Scheme
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Mental health first aiders
- ShareBuy
- MORE Choices flexible benefits
- Enhanced parental leave schemes
Job Purpose
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can utilise your skills and experience in securing land access for essential utility infrastructure, working on sustainable projects that benefit the environment. If yes, then we have a fantastic opportunity for you at United Utilities (UU) as a Property Area Manager in our Access and Acquisitions team working on the delivery of our huge capital investment programme as well as supporting our operational colleagues in their day to day activities.
Our Access and Acquisitions team specialise in the valuation, compensation and acquisition of land, gaining entry to private land to carry out capital improvement works or to make repairs or to maintain our assets, consulting and negotiating with affected landowners, occupiers and other key stakeholders.
As a Property Area Manager you will play a key role in the successful delivery of our Capital Projects, working as part of multidisciplinary teams alongside environmental, capital delivery and engineering colleagues and partners.
The role is based from either our Head office in Warrington, Cheshire or our Mintsfeet Depot in Kendal, Cumbria.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
- To provide a comprehensive land access and acquisition service to our project teams from initial referencing through to negotiating compensation payments and securing access rights or acquiring land on time and to budget.
- To integrate with project teams to ensure access to land and/or acquisition is achieved, on time and within budget.
- To effectively manage and lead a team of internal and external surveyors providing a comprehensive and cost effective land access and acquisition service.
- Liaison and consultation with Owners and Occupiers, their Land Agents and solicitors to secure the relevant land access rights
- To ensure legally compliant Statutory Notices are served on time to enable entry on to private land to carry out works.
- To maintain strong working relationships with our colleagues and partners, developing working processes and procedures to ensure that land access is fully accounted for at all stages of project development
Technical Skills & Experience
- You’ll be a qualified Chartered Surveyor and have the requisite experience and knowledge to succeed in the role ideally gained by having worked with or on behalf of a water company or similar utility provider
- A good working knowledge of the Water Industry Act 1991 and the Company's Code of Practice for Pipe laying in private land.
- An understanding of the relevant legislation and government guidance relating to the statutory compensation code and compulsory purchase and a thorough understanding of the statutory valuation method principles.
- Excellent communication and strong commercial and negotiating skills with experience in using GIS, Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- You will have a proven track record of managing teams and/or external suppliers with strong leadership skills
Qualifications
- Land and/or Property Management Degree accredited to the RICS
- You will be a qualified Chartered Surveyor (FRICS/MRICS) in either the Commercial, Valuation, Rural or Land & Resources pathway
- A full driving Licence and access to a car
Desirable Qualifications
- Registered Valuer
- Member of CAAV
About The Team
You will join a team of Property, planning and environmental professionals with a wide range of experience delivering infrastructure projects. We are an expanding team reflective of the growth in our capital programme with a number of new recruits, all bringing new ideas and fresh approaches to the team.
We work alongside our operational teams and with some of the largest construction and engineering partners. We are committed to providing the best possible service so that we can achieve our shared ambition of a stronger, greener and healthier North West.
Other
We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.
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