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This role is part of HMRC Valuation Office, formerly known as the Valuation Office Agency. We have recently integrated into HMRC. As we continue the transition to our updated HMRC branding, you may still see some VOA logos or references in our advertisements for a temporary period.
HMRC Valuation Office are the public sector’s property valuation experts and advisers with a vision to be a world‑leading provider of public sector valuations. Our work is vital to the collection of over £60 billion of revenue which goes back into communities, touching every citizen and every business across England and Wales.
Job description
Role Overview
District Valuer Services (DVS) provides professional property services across the public sector, including to private and third sector clients in delivering public services and functions of a public nature. Our clients include the Central, Local and Devolved Government, Health and Transport.
This role sits within the Transport Sector, where we work with major infrastructure providers including National Highways, Transport Scotland, Welsh Assembly Government and HS2. We deal with all aspects of compulsory purchase and compensation, working as part of a multi‑disciplinary team to deliver infrastructure projects from early stage design to the final settlement of compensation.
You will work within a fast‑paced team to meet increasing client requirements across a range of compulsory purchase casework including litigation cases. You will deliver complex casework, provide technical guidance to clients and colleagues and support other caseworkers within DVS. You will also assist with building capability within the team.
This exciting opportunity will also include project management and leading high profile casework for high profile clients.
Key responsibilities
* Dealing with a large complex portfolio of work requiring extensive experience of complex Compulsory Purchase casework.
* Maintaining and applying an advanced level of valuation surveying knowledge to casework activity, review of high profile or complex valuations and project management.
* Identifying risks and issues and making recommendations on action to be taken.
* Collaboration with all internal stakeholders across DVS.
* Ensuring an awareness of the wider political, economic, social, technical, environmental, and legislative agendas that impact the Transport Sector.
* Acting as an expert witness, appearance before arbitrators or submission of evidence to independent experts and Lands Tribunals, where required.
* Providing technical support to, and oversight of, less experienced colleagues.
* Supporting the DVS management team and working closely with Team Leaders in the transferring of skills across the sector to build capability.
On occasions, the role may require the successful candidate to undertake work outside the usual area. We are reasonable with our expectations and provide flexible working arrangements to support this need.
Person specification
Our ideal candidate will have advanced technical surveying knowledge, with a strong understanding and experience of compulsory purchase and compensation.
You will possess exceptional negotiation skills, along with the ability to build strong, credible relationships with colleagues, clients and agents.
Essential Requirements
* Full MRICS or FRICS Qualified and be eligible to join the RICS Valuer Registration Scheme (VRS).
* You should have a strong understanding of the Compulsory Purchase legislation and a good understanding of current market circumstances.
* You will possess an advanced level of technical knowledge, including the application of relevant legislation, case law, and codes of practice.
* The ability to understand and challenge the needs of the client in the delivery of high value and complex work.
* Be able to coach individuals to improve their progression of cases.
* Be able to identify risks and issues, proposing solutions as appropriate.
* A full UK Driving Licence is essential to this role. However, if you are considered disabled under the Equality Act 2010 and do not hold a full driving licence, we will consider your application.
* Willingness to travel and overnight stays may be required on occasions. We are reasonable with our expectations and provide flexible working arrangements to support this need.
Licences
A full UK Driving Licence is essential to this role. However, if you are considered disabled under the Equality Act 2010 and do not hold a full driving licence, we will consider your application.
Qualifications
MRICS/FRICS
Memberships
MRICS/FRICS
Behaviours
* Making Effective Decisions
* Managing a Quality Service
* Delivering at Pace
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £59,342, Valuation Office Agency contributes £17,191 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs.
We offer a generous leave allowance that starts at 25 days, increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days and a Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%.
* Pension – We make contributions to our colleagues’ Alpha pension equal to at least 28.97% of their salary.
* Family friendly policies
* Personal support
* Coaching and development
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