Site Assembly & CPO Partner

Cluttons site assembly & CPO team is a new and growing team for Cluttons. We are working with developers, public sector bodies and infrastructure providers to de-risk development, regeneration and infrastructure projects across the country. We work with clients throughout the lifecycle of projects as a trusted advisor, ensuring we understand how our work fits in with their project. From feasibility options and policy adoption through acquisitions of property by agreement, providing expert evidence at public inquiries and on to taking possession of properties to allow start on site, we are a key part of the delivery team.

We have set ourselves a challenge to build a market leading site assembly and CPO team. To support this, we are looking for an experienced Site Assembly and CPO professional to join our team, with particular knowledge around regeneration and development projects. You will be a senior level professional with a strong track record and credibility in the market who is looking for their next opportunity.

The role will be varied and responsibilities will involve everything from pitching/tendering for work to leading delivery of projects as well as managing team members and raising profile of the team in the market. We are looking for a positive, proactive problem solver who is self motivated to deliver for clients and we will provide the support to allow you to do that.

The best things about the role

• Interesting projects and great clients
• Tricky questions and complex projects mean you will always be learning something new
• Collaborative, friendly, supportive team within the wider Cluttons business providing valuation, property sector, technical and geographic expertise
• Flexible location - our priority is client delivery, and we will give you the trust and freedom to work where suits you best

Responsibilities

• Leading instructions and projects to deliver financial objectives
• Site Assembly strategies, budgets and programmes
• CPO process management including governance, managing land referencers, documentation and objectors
• Acquisitions by agreement, relocation strategies, settlement of compensation claims
• Pitching, tendering and utilising existing network to win new instructions and projects
• Raising profile and credibility of team and wider business via client and collaborator network, events, thought leadership etc
• Line management and training of junior team members

Essential

• MRICS qualified
• Expert knowledge of CPO legislation, best practice and case law for promotion of CPOs under ALA 1981 process
• Experience leading site assembly and CPO workstream for regeneration and development schemes
• Strong presence in market and network of clients and collaborators
• Experience managing and training junior team members including RICS APC candidates

Desirable

• Planning and/or development experience in addition to site assembly & CPO
• Expert witness experience
• Experience of public and private sector clients
• Experience of acting for parties affected by CPO.
• Experience of DCO / TWAO processes in addition to ALA 1981 process

• Hybrid working - to give you the flexibility you need
• Holidays: 30 days
• Enhanced auto enrolment pension scheme - to help you save for the future
• Life assurance - to protect your loved ones should the worst happen
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Cycle to work scheme - discounted bicycles
• Flu and eye care vouchers - to keep you healthy
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 health & wellbeing support
• Help@Hand Remote GP app - to give you and your family access to medical experts quickly
• Platform hosting 1000s of discounts at your favourite retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, leisure & days out venues, gyms and more
• Family & wellbeing policy - including enhanced maternity pay, menopause support, neurodiversity support, carer support, company sick pay and much more

Plus a Flexible benefits policy that allows you to pick and choose additional benefits as below:

• Purchasing up to 5 days additional holiday
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounted dental insurance
• Discounted private medical insurance for family cover
• Discounted critical health insurance and more

We recognise that diversity in all its forms including but not limited to race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, and background - enriches our workplace and enhances our ability to serve our clients and community effectively. Our goal is to create a culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work, knowing their unique perspectives are welcomed and appreciated. We actively seek applicants from all backgrounds and want you to get in touch even if you don’t have all the skills we have asked for - we will support you with the development you need.

Recruitment agencies

Cluttons will only pay agency fees where a signed agreement is in place and the agency has been instructed by a member of our HR team.

We do not accept speculative or unsolicited CVs from any third party, including recruitment agencies. Any CVs submitted to Cluttons or any of our employees outside of our formal recruitment process, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be deemed unsolicited and will not be eligible for any agency fees.