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Associate Director - Land Assembly & Compulsory Purchase

Lambert Smith Hampton

The Role

Overview

Provide CPO valuation, advice, negotiations and expert evidence for public and private clients

Key Responsibilities

  • compulsory purchase
  • valuation
  • compensation
  • legal advice
  • public inquiry
  • client representation

Tasks

-Using in-depth knowledge of compulsory purchase law and procedures to help government departments, infrastructure providers and developers follow best practice. -Valuation and preparation of the compensation claim including business disturbance -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 -Acting for property owners and occupiers ensuring they are fairly consulted and compensated in advance of and in the event of compulsory acquisition

Requirements

  • personable
  • expert witness
  • chartered
  • cpo
  • valuations

What You Bring

Lambert Smith Hampton is currently looking for a number of valuations surveyors with a specialism within CPO to work in any our offices in the South with LSH having significant local presences in London, East Anglia and the Thames Valley. We want to ensure that your application can be considered for all relevant roles across the Lambert Smith Hampton group of companies, including subsidiary and affiliate companies. We believe that this will ensure that talented people interested in developing their career with us will be considered for the widest range of opportunities that we can provide and will also receive the best candidate experience. -Personable, professional and presentable -Expert witness evidence at the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) if negotiation or ADR fails -Chartered surveyors with a background in CPO matters

Benefits

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. 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.

The Company

About Lambert Smith Hampton

-offers a wide range of real estate services including agency, investment, management, valuation, and consultancy. -expertise spans across commercial, residential, retail, industrial, and mixed-use sectors. -With offices across the UK, combines local knowledge with national reach to deliver tailored solutions for clients. -Notable projects include high-profile developments in urban regeneration, logistics hubs, and mixed-use complexes. -partners with clients across all stages of the property lifecycle, from acquisition and development to management and disposal. -With a strong reputation for integrity and professional service, consistently ranks as one of the UK’s top property firms.

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