Associate Director - Land Assembly & Compulsory Purchase - South East

Lambert Smith Hampton Limited; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial real estate consultancy is seeking valuations surveyors with expertise in compulsory purchase to join their team in London. The role involves advising clients on compulsory purchase law, preparing compensation claims, and negotiating with acquiring authorities. Ideal candidates are chartered surveyors with strong communication and negotiation skills, ready to engage with a variety of clients in the public and private sectors. This position offers a great opportunity for professional development in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Chartered surveyors with a background in CPO matters.
• Interested in property, buildings, and construction.
• Self-motivated, ambitious, and driven to develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Advise on compulsory purchase matters.
• Negotiate with acquiring authorities.
• Prepare valuations and compensation claims.

Skills

Knowledge of compulsory purchase law

Ability to negotiate

Detail-oriented

Client consultation

Experience in property valuation

Education

Chartered surveyor qualification

Job description

Overview

Lambert Smith Hampton is a leading and progressive commercial real estate consultancy with a network of offices across the UK and Ireland. As a business we work with investors, developers and occupiers in both the public and private sector. A core service LSH provides is in the area of valuations; with our team of experts helping our clients to gain a clear understanding of the true value of their assets value. Within the field of valuation we also offer specialist land assembly and compulsory purchases services including compensation assessments and advice.

We are currently advising on a number of public sector projects as well as for the private sector predominantly in the North West, West Midlands and the South East.

Working in the land assembly and compulsory purchase team at Lambert Smith Hampton is diverse and rewarding, with your work having a direct impact on your clients? business.

We have a national service line from where you can draw upon a wealth of experience and knowledge. An example of the services we provide includes:

• Using in-depth knowledge of compulsory purchase law and procedure to help government departments, infrastructure providers and developers follow best practice.


• Acting for property owners and occupiers ensuring they are fairly consulted and compensated in advance of and in the event of compulsory acquisition


• Advice on the implications and effect of a scheme on property values and acquisitions under compulsory acquisition.


• Advice on making objections and appearing at Public Inquiry and DCO examinations


• Valuation and preparation of the compensation claim including business disturbance


• Negotiation with the acquiring authority


• Expert witness evidence at the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) if negotiation or ADR fails

Opportunity

Lambert Smith Hampton is currently looking for a number of valuations surveyors with a specialism within CPO to work in any of our offices in the South with LSH having significant local presences in London, East Anglia and the Thames Valley.

You will also get the chance to work with a vast array of different clients ranging from local authorities to lenders and to infrastructure companies.

This opportunity exists for a:

• Chartered surveyors with a background in CPO matters

Your attributes

• Interested in property, buildings and construction


• Passionate about your career as a valuations surveyor


• Self-motivated, ambitious and driven to develop professionally


• Details oriented


• Personable, professional and presentable


• Confidence in your work and the decisions you make

We understand the value that a diverse and inclusive working environment brings to Lambert Smith Hampton. We celebrate the different perspectives and insights that people can bring through their cultures and backgrounds. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other protected characteristic.