Graduate Land Auditor

RSK is an international multi-disciplinary consultancy, employing over 800 staff. We are currently working as a consultant on the Homes and Communities Agency Green Estates management project. This is primarily concerned with government-owned land awaiting development, and encompasses a wide variety of site types and land uses.

We are seeking a land auditor to join our survey team based in the Hemel Hempstead office. The team plays an important role in the management of the HCA’s landholdings and we work closely alongside other disciplines in the team to deliver a full management service.

The team survey the landholdings from several aspects to ensure that the sites are protected from a trespass perspective, allowing the land to retain its value and development potential. This involves using a dedicated and bespoke field tool to collect data on site, including site boundary information, access information and all other relevant features. The survey is used to ensure the security of the landholdings in terms of value and development potential. The data is collected into a database; and based on this information remedial site works can be implemented following liaison with the client.
The project also manages issues relating to water safety. We survey and monitor over 700 waterbodies, which involves recording data based on the nature of the water, features, location and site usage. Recommendations are discussed with the client following survey.

Currently the project is expanding into an additional field which involves managing health and safety issues across the Homes and Communities Agency land portfolio. Surveys will determine a comprehensive assessment of risk on sites.

This position requires both field and office work, and the successful applicant will be expected to travel to various sites throughout the south of England.

Key Tasks:
 Site surveys across HCA landholdings throughout the south of England
 Production of site plans
 Production of site reports and contribution to progress reports for clients
 Contract managing works orders as needed
 Collating and mapping a wide variety of data
 Managing digital information
 Managing encroachment issues across HCA landholdings
 Providing support to other skill teams within the company

Essential Qualities:
 English and Maths to GCSE level A-C or equivalent
 Full driving license and car owner
 Enjoy working outdoors
 Able to work as part of a team or alone
 Self-motivated
 Excellent attention to detail
 Ability to be flexible and adaptable
 Ability to work to target dates
 Good written skills and ability to produce professional reports
 Experience of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel)
 Able to undertake regular travel to sites with occasional overnight stay
 Ability to read and interpret maps
 Good verbal communication skills
 Good numeracy skills
 Willingness to undertake training as appropriate

Preferable qualities:
 Full UK recognised degree, preferably in a relevant subject area e.g. geographical, ecological, environmental or planning
 Experience of GIS
 Understanding of water safety issues
 Knowledge of risk assessment
 Experience of field equipment
 Basic botanical knowledge including common native and invasive species

Salary - c£17,000

All candidates applying for positions with RSK Group must be eligible to work in the UK/European Economic Area. Candidates should confirm this when applying with their CV and covering letter to Sarah Murphy.

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RSK is committed to our Corporate Responsibility strategy. We seek to minimise our impact on the environment; to engage positively with the community and education groups; to provide a safe and supportive atmosphere in which to work; and to promote Corporate Responsibility throughout our supply chain.