DIO – Principal Estate Surveyor – Acquisitions and Disposals
Ministry of Defence Posted on 2022-11-18
| Salary | £53,500 a year |
|---|---|
| Location | Andover SP11 |
| Type | Full-time |
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Job summary
Do you want to work for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and play a key role in keeping our country safe through caring for the Defence estate and those that depend on it? DIO manages the Defence estate, one of the UK’s largest and most diverse property portfolios, enabling the armed forces and Defence civilians to live, work, train and deploy. From net carbon-zero accommodation to runways for the F35 fighter jets, our outputs are unique in the UK and across the globe!
Learn much more about DIO in our Candidate Information Guide attached.
Job description
The Role
The post holder will lead one of 3 Development Surveying Teams in the South of England having responsibility for a portfolio of site disposal projects. They will have a background in creating value from redundant assets and implementing disposal strategies to deliver financial and other benefits. Broad ranging project and estate management experience is essential. The variety and scale of work on offer is exceptional.
DIO Business Area – Estates
The Defence estate is one of the largest landholdings in the UK and covers an estimated 1.8% of the UK land mass (200,000+ ha). This is complemented by a significant UK Defence presence overseas.
If you are a suitably qualified property professional who would be interested in working client-side with Military colleagues on one of the largest estates in the country and/or across an extensive overseas portfolio, and you are motivated by the prospect of working on a diverse range of exciting, interesting and often-challenging projects of National interest in support of the UK Defence Mission, then the DIO Estates Team is for you!
Estates are the in-house real estate team within the DIO (part of the UK Ministry of Defence) supporting infrastructure needs across a high-profile Public Estate. We acquire, manage, safeguard, and dispose of Defence real estate. Our unique customer knowledge and insight of the Defence Estate enables our in-house team of property professionals to provide in-depth advice to our Military customers.
The Team
Acquisitions and Disposals (A&D) is the in-house Estates team responsible for disposing of all surplus MOD land and property to realise capital receipts for re-investment in the retained MOD estate. The team manages an extensive pipeline of sites for disposal supporting major infrastructure programmes. The team also acquire land and property for MOD projects when required.
Locations
Alongside the advertised locations, other DIO locations may be offered.
About DIO
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Person specification
You will cover the southern region of the UK and have special responsibility for managing the departments minor disposals program and well as taking a direct lead on some larger strategic disposals. You will thrive on variety and complexity, be a strong team player and enjoy fronting up to a challenge with a focus on delivery. You will encounter a vast array of stakeholders and will commission and work closely with an extensive supply chain. You will seek to grow your team initially to 3 direct reports and support the development of a graduates or apprentice. You will be particularly motivated to support your customers, the various divisions of the armed forces, by providing them with sound professional advice to enhance their capabilities.
Key responsibilities will be:
- Managing and reporting on the Estates Minor Disposals Program – some 50+ sub £1m disposal sites
- Leading on the delivery of 2x large disposal sites – Including town planning investigations, master planning, valuation, site surveys, stakeholder communication, disposal strategy and implementation
- Managing a small team of Surveyors and supporting a graduate or apprentice
- Assisting the Deputy Head of Estates on wider Estate matters in the South – including, for example, site management, health and safety and legal matters
- Contributing to the broader management of the Estates Acquisition and Disposal Team – including, for example, arrangement of team meetings, CPD and networking events
There will be a requirement to travel to DIO offices and the locations covered by the post on an ad hoc basis, which may/will involve overnight stays. If travelling outside your base location for duty reasons, you will have access to flights, hire cars, rail tickets and overnight accommodation. You can also claim 45 pence per mile should you choose to use your own vehicle for business travel.
The post is based in the Andover office and the successful candidate will be expected to attend Andover on a relatively regular basis for face-to-face meetings and collaboration.
All employees work in accordance with the established DIO approach to hybrid working (an informal, non-contractual arrangement, blending attendance in the office or on-site and working remotely) and will be provided with IT equipment, desk, and chair to facilitate remote working and any other equipment needed for you to undertake your role.
Desirable Experience and Skills
- Working in a Defence environment
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Environmental Factors / Hazards Associated with the Post
Travel may be required to carry out site visits where you may go on MOD Establishments, residential estates, building sites, agricultural land, training areas and firing ranges etc. The successful Candidate will need to comply with DIO H&S Policies and Procedures.
Licences
- Essential: Full Driving Licence – Post holders will be required to travel to the sites covered by the post on a regular basis and some sites are difficult to access via public transport
Qualifications
- Essential: RICS accredited Degree OR qualification
Memberships
- Essential: Full membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS/FRICS)
Behaviours
We »ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Leadership
Technical skills
We »ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Government Property Profession Career Framework – Technical Skills 1: Property Professional Expertise – Expert Level
- Government Property Profession Career Framework – Technical Skills 3: Stakeholder Engagement – Expert Level
Benefits
- Highly competitive Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%.
- Alternative working practices such as working from home.
- Opportunity to join one of our several D&I Networks We value diversity and are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
- 25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service.
- Enhanced parental leave.
- Most sites have free car parking, Sports & Social Clubs, Gym, on site shops and subsidised canteens.
Successful candidates will become members of the Government Property Profession, with benefits including opportunities for Government and industry led CPD events; access to a diverse community of property professionals across government for sharing knowledge and ideas; and a comprehensive career framework and learning and development curriculum to support your career journey.
To learn more about our full range of benefits, view our Candidate Information Guide attached.
Allowances
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances.
Working Patterns
The post advertised is for 37 hours net, however the Ministry of Defence offers a range of flexibilities to enable a better work-life balance for employees. Flexible working, Part-Time working and Job Share working patterns will be considered.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
Please ensure that at the application and interview stages of the campaign you review the Success Profiles Framework to assist you in the demonstration of your skills and experience.
Your suitability for the role will be assessed using the Success Profile elements that have been chosen for this campaign. Each element will be scored accordingly, and the successful candidate will be appointed on merit.
At application you will be assessed against the following:
Experience:
o CV – detailing Job History, Full Qualification Details and Previous Skills and Experience
At interview you will be assessed against the above Plus the following:
Behaviours:
o Leadership
Technical: Government Property Profession Career Framework – Technical Skills – Expert Level
o 1: Property Professional Expertise
o 3: Stakeholder Engagement
Presentation:
o Candidates who are successful at application sift will be expected to deliver a presentation on the day of the interview. The subject matter will be disclosed upon invite to interview
We want to offer opportunities to all who are successful at interview for our roles, but this isn’t always possible, so we do hold candidates on an active reserve list for 12 months. It is also possible that we may offer similar lower graded role/s to reserve candidates or, if no reserves are appointed, candidates that meet the lower grade criteria in merit order.
Application sifting is scheduled to take place on week commencing: 5th December 2022
Interviews are currently taking place via Face to Face or remotely through a digital platform. This will be confirmed with the successful candidates who are invited to an interview which will be conducted on the week commencing: 12th December 2022
A minimum of 2 full working days’ notice will be provided for interviews. We endeavour to stick to these dates, but these are subject to change around business needs.
To assist with your application please find attached below:
1. DIO Candidate Information Guide
2. DIO Candidate Information Guide Accessible Version
3. Government Property Profession Career Framework
For help and support with your application check out our
Civil Service Careers Homepage and the How to apply section
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Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
- certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
Further information on nationality requirements
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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission »s recruitment principles.
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Please be aware that the selection and interviewing of applicants is the responsibility of the Recruiting Line Manager (RLM) and not the Defence Business Services (DBS) Resourcing team. DBS do not play any part in the selection and interview process.
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Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, PO Box 38, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 7NU
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Cabinet Office Fraud Checks
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant whose details are found to be held on the IFD will be refused employment
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Travel Costs
There will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses for the interview.
Nationality Statement
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical.
The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
Smoke-Free Working Environment Policy
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment by 31st December 2022. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
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