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<p><span style="font-size:18.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Lead Surveyor – Commercial Property – 18 Month Fixed Term Contract </span></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><br><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water: </span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience (£53,339 - £66,674) </span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">This role has been classified as a Business Needs Users (BNU) and are eligible for a Company Car or Cash Allowance (£3000 per annum) subject to company criteria.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution) </span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Development opportunities in line with the Lead Surveyor progression plan</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus 2 extra wellness days!</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary </span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Retail savings scheme </span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more! </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><br><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Location: This role will initially be based in Bradford but we’re moving our office to Leeds Valley Park in summer 2026, so you’ll be based there in the future - Hybrid Working (1 day in the office a week – Bradford/Leeds) with regular regional travel across multiple sites across Yorkshire</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><br><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Work type: 18 Month Fixed Term Contract. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday.</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><br><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Surveyor to join the <strong>Land & Property </strong>team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. <strong>Could this be you?</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><br><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">What we do:</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><br><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this. </span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><br><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. The Land & Property team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. </span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Join Yorkshire Water as a Lead Surveyor – Commercial Property and play a key role in managing one of Yorkshire’s largest land portfolios. From commercial estate management and lease negotiations to acquisitions, disposals and land opportunities, no two days are the same. You’ll lead on high-profile property matters, and work across the region as part of a dynamic Estates Team.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><br><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Where you fit in:</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><br><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">As our Lead Surveyor you will:</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Lead on exciting property acquisitions, disposals and landlord & tenant matters, providing expert advice that supports Yorkshire Water’s long-term strategy</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Take the lead on a wide range of estate and property matters across one of Yorkshire’s largest land portfolios</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Carry out land and property inspections across the region, ensuring opportunities and risks are identified early</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Manage and respond to estate enquiries, delivering excellent service and practical solutions</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Inspire, support and develop a team of surveyors and land officers</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Build strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders to solve problems and unlock opportunities across the estate</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Oversee income and expenditure reporting, helping to drive financial performance</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Support the Senior Estates Manager in delivering business strategy, financial targets and key long-term objectives</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Mentor and coach colleagues, including supporting graduate surveyors through their APC journey</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><br><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">What skills & qualifications you will need:</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">MRICS qualified with a strong track record of successfully managing estates and property portfolios to a high standard </span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Proven experience delivering complex estates projects on time and achieving outstanding results </span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Confident carrying out inspections across a wide range of land and property types </span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Strong understanding of Health & Safety regulations and best practice within property and e</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Extensive knowledge of the legal and regulatory requirements surrounding the ownership, management, acquisition, disposal and leasing of land and property </span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Excellent understanding of regional property markets and emerging opportunities </span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Commercially driven, with a proven ability to deliver against challenging financial and business targets</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><br><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy! </span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>Do we sound like your cup of tea? </strong> </span></p> <p> </p> <p><br><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">If you’ve got experience in managing estates and property portfolios and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you. </span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><br><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance. </span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><br><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><br><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.</span><br><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><br><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">No agencies please. </span><br><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></p>