Cluttons site assembly & CPO team is a new and growing team for Cluttons. We are working with developers, public sector bodies and infrastructure providers to de-risk development, regeneration and infrastructure projects across the country. We work with clients throughout the lifecycle of projects as a trusted advisor, ensuring we understand how our work fits in with their project. From feasibility options and policy adoption through acquisitions of property by agreement, providing expert evidence at public inquiries and on to taking possession of properties to allow start on site, we are a key part of the delivery team.
We have set ourselves a challenge to build a market leading site assembly and CPO team. To support this, we are looking for an experienced Site Assembly and CPO professional to join our team, with particular knowledge around regeneration and development projects. You will be a senior level professional with a strong track record and credibility in the market who is looking for their next opportunity.
The role will be varied and responsibilities will involve everything from pitching/tendering for work to leading delivery of projects as well as managing team members and raising profile of the team in the market. We are looking for a positive, proactive problem solver who is self motivated to deliver for clients and we will provide the support to allow you to do that.
The best things about the role
Interesting projects and great clients
Tricky questions and complex projects mean you will always be learning something new
Collaborative, friendly, supportive team within the wider Cluttons business providing valuation, property sector, technical and geographic expertise
Flexible location - our priority is client delivery, and we will give you the trust and freedom to work where suits you best
Responsibilities
Leading instructions and projects to deliver financial objectives
Site Assembly strategies, budgets and programmes
CPO process management including governance, managing land referencers, documentation and objectors
Acquisitions by agreement, relocation strategies, settlement of compensation claims
Pitching, tendering and utilising existing network to win new instructions and projects
Raising profile and credibility of team and wider business via client and collaborator network, events, thought leadership etc
Line management and training of junior team members
Requirements
Essential
MRICS qualified
Expert knowledge of CPO legislation, best practice and case law for promotion of CPOs under ALA 1981 process
Experience leading site assembly and CPO workstream for regeneration and development schemes
Strong presence in market and network of clients and collaborators
Experience managing and training junior team members including RICS APC candidates
Desirable
Planning and/or development experience in addition to site assembly & CPO
Expert witness experience
Experience of public and private sector clients
Experience of acting for parties affected by CPO.
Experience of DCO / TWAO processes in addition to ALA 1981 process
Benefits
Hybrid working - to give you the flexibility you need
Holidays: 30 days
Enhanced auto enrolment pension scheme - to help you save for the future
Life assurance - to protect your loved ones should the worst happen
Interest free season ticket loans
Cycle to work scheme - discounted bicycles
Flu and eye care vouchers - to keep you healthy
Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 health & wellbeing support
Help@Hand Remote GP app - to give you and your family access to medical experts quickly
Platform hosting 1000s of discounts at your favourite retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, leisure & days out venues, gyms and more
Family & wellbeing policy - including enhanced maternity pay, menopause support, neurodiversity support, carer support, company sick pay and much more
Plus a Flexible benefits policy that allows you to pick and choose additional benefits as below:
Purchasing up to 5 days additional…