Planning and development SurveyorsCategory: Business
Article posted by: Jon Richards
Planning and development surveyors deal with proposals for new projects or the renewal and improvement of older properties. Their work includes assessment of the social and environmental impact of planned work.
Their main function is concerned with the development, sustainability and protection of the local environment.
Their usual tasks and activities include:
Leading from the front on projects and guiding them through all stages from start to finish.
Conducting market research and analysing results.
Putting forward new proposals.
Helping clients seek new sources of finance.
Dealing with planning permission applications, and making sure the relevant planning regulations are adhered to.
Assessing the social, environmental and physical, impact of all new projects.
Protecting historic sites.
Dealing with clients, financial stakeholders, professional colleagues, etc.
Responding to changing markets, client needs and government decisions.
Concentrating on specific fields or relevant policy areas, i.e. assessments, planning, regeneration, etc.
Dealing with compulsory purchase orders and other types of compensation.
Planning and development Surveyors work both in the office and on site when and where needed, so will need to be mobile. When outdoors, they will be exposed to all weathers and conditions, and must wear all necessary safety clothing and footwear when on site.
Planning and development Surveyors must have an accredited degree (or equivalent) type qualification to enter the profession at graduate level. Further training is provided by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, membership of which is essential for anyone wanting to become a surveyor of any kind.
Typical employers include government, local authorities, banks, and property companies.
A planning and development surveyor’s usual working week is around 40 hours, Monday to Friday, but extra hours must be worked when necessary to ensure projects and jobs are completed on deadline.
Their salaries usually start around the £25000 mark, which in some cases can be boosted by performance related bonuses and other benefits like private health insurance and company cars.
Vacancies are listed in specialist journals like Property Week, The Surveyor, local and national newspapers, and also at www.ricsrecruit.com.
Posted By: Jon Richards
Web: http://www.bristoljobs.co.uk
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