Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Senior Development Valuer for our client a government organisation in Gloucester.

The successful post holder will work as part of the organisation's Development and Disposals team to deliver challenging capital receipt targets, acquisitions and undertake property reviews, valuations, development and feasibility studies.

This role is a temporary contract initially for 6 months with the possibility to extend. This role is hybrid working.

Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Lead and project manage a variety of development proposals including some complex schemes which generate substantial capital receipts.
• Undertake such work necessary to lead to disposals of surplus land and buildings for residential, industrial, commercial and other purposes. This will include liaison with planning and other statutory authorities, Members, developers, land owners and being familiar with legal documentation.
• Undertake land assembly and negotiations to secure access to land for major development related schemes.
• Develop the most effective use of capital receipts and property by undertaking reviews and developing financially advantageous schemes.
• Obtain pre-application advice on planning obligation liabilities for potential planning applicants, developers, consultants, planning authorities, other officers and Service departments.
• Manage planning applications, appeals, hearings and inquiries with the support of external agents and contractors for a range of complex disposals.
• Examine government/regional/structure/local/other statutory plans and policies and external development proposals to identify opportunities for maximising planning opportunities.
• Ensure appropriate levels of engagement with ‘One Gloucestershire Estate’ partners to deliver joint strategic priorities and benefits for Gloucestershire.
• Support the modernisation of Asset Management and Property Services and the development of future ways of working across the service.

Personal Requirements:

• Professional membership of RICS or RTPI.
• Experience of managing large scale complex disposal projects.
• Extensive experience of the planning system and the planning obligation requirement.
• Building and maintaining productive relationships, including those with stakeholders and partners.
• Leading, developing and implementing changes in the light of changing legislation and policy.
• Extensive ICT experience.
• Experience in property marketing and disposals including a detailed knowledge of the local property market.
• Experience in areas of effective estate and property management.
• Ability to add value through expert knowledge and understanding of the management of a property portfolio.
• Project management skills.

Working Hours: 36hrs / Monday - Friday

Pay: £450.00 per day

Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.