Project Officer (Ex- Military preferred)

Role: Project Officer (Ex- Military preferred)

Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire (travels to Buckinghamshire & Warwickshire)

Salary: Competitive + car allowance + benefits

Job Type: Permanent

Start date: ASAP

The Client

Our client is one of the leading firms of Chartered Surveyors specialising in providing professional advice to the utility and infrastructure sectors. Their core expertise lies in national cross-country projects, referencing land, project management, acquisitions, route feasibility, compulsory purchase & negotiation of compensation claims, all delivered to a wide range of blue chip clients

Summary of the role

This role presents an exciting opportunity for the successful applicant to be involved with the HS2 project between London and Leamington Spa.

Key responsibilities will involve day to day liaison with landowners/farmers and occupiers affected by the project's enabling works. You need to be confident, have strong communication skills, attention to detail and agricultural knowledge. Previous experience on Utility or Infrastructure projects would be an advantage. You must also have your own car.

Key duties will include

• Working with a team to support the HS2 project's enabling works
• Establishing and maintaining close and effective relationships with clients, contractors and landowners
• Notifying affected parties of planned works
• Being the first point of contact for affected parties and contractors on issues arising from works
• Reporting on reinstatement requirements and assessing agricultural claims
• Providing client updates through the use of web based interactive mapping software
• Attendance of meetings on site and at client offices
• Producing photographic records of condition of land prior to entry

Skills and behaviour

• Strong Communicator
• Team Player
• Knowledge of Agriculture
• Basic IT competence
• Systematic
• Problem Solver
• Willingness to Learn
• Health & Safety awareness
• Reliable
• Positive
• Trustworthy
• Conscientious
• Punctual
• Personable
• Presentable

Ref: 13208_1500369490 | Published: 18th Jul 2017