Thames Water Contract
Reading, Berkshire
About the role: This is a supporting role to the Principle Property Surveyor in leading the delivery of Thames Water's property interests within our Thames Tideway Tunnel infrastructure programme and ensuring that we operate within regulatory performance commitments setting out maximisation of lane value (ET06) and acceptance of sites being handed back from the Tideway project to Thames Water (ET07). This is an opportunity to work on a large-scale infrastructure project with over 1400 property interests, c£300m of property disposals, six new foreshore sites across London and 14 Public Realm sites in total. This role will be instrumental within a dynamic programme, so we are looking for someone who is able to work to tight timescales and work within a changing environment. The successful candidate will be comfortable working under pressure with exceptional stakeholder engagement and project management skills. This is a key role within the Thames Tideway Property team and will support the Principal Property Surveyor in delivering all programme objectives. The candidate will be someone who comes with the solid property and corporate real estate experience and has experience of property managed leasing, acquisition and disposals at a portfolio level. Previous experience of working with foreshore properties, developments and working wharves would be advantageous. Key accountabilities: Technical due diligence of the impact of retained and temporary works Satisfy Thames Water's obligations under the DCO and s106 commitments Provide estimated valuations of land parcels, sites and building and verify third party valuations Identify any technical issues with the building or land and identify responsibility for remediation Identify current use, potential use and new opportunities Ensure that we are compliant with legislation, planning restrictions, legal agreements and health and safety Manage our Tideway rental portfolio, ensure that our tenants are compliant with lease covenants Understand and rationally challenge proposed compensation payments Fully understand existing contracts and our obligations, risks and opportunities. Contribute to and support the documentation of the Tideway property strategy for all Tideway sites, including the four key Tideway driver sites (valued at £300m) and all parcels of land to be hand back to Thames Water Actively contribute to the delivery of the performance commitments ET06 and ET07 Through forensic analysis of the Property portfolio, identify real estate opportunities that will demonstrate and realise the best value for Thames Water customers Maintain an up to date pipeline of strategic opportunities and an up to date risk register documenting the potential risks and mitigations Carry out market research and development of market intelligence and knowledge to support the Tideway property strategy Build sustainable and collaborative working relationships with all key stakeholders including Thames Water, Thames Integration Group (TIG) and Tideway teams, Local Authorities & London Borough Councils, regulated bodies, development partners and neighbours Contribute to documenting stakeholder engagement strategies for key external stakeholders, such as the Port of London Authority and London Borough Councils Work collaboratively with our property agent/service provider Responsible for preparing in advance for client meetings, recording minutes of those meetings and carrying out any actions arising Preparation and support for client meetings Undertake market research & benchmarking, develop market intelligence and knowledge Preparation of marketing reports for disposals Carry out property searches and provide comprehensive advice to the leadership team Track Programme and Project progress, ensuring that actions are complete on time, the risk register is up to date and accurate and report delivery against key milestones Support the Principal Property Surveyor in the preparation of reports to key stakeholders and the leadership team Responsible for preparing data and presentation for performance review meetings with the Head of Property - Estates and Tideway Working collaboratively within the Ventures team and wider Thames Water, providing advice on likely constraints and opportunities Providing management, leadership and development of people in a culture of accountability and achievement Actively protecting, managing and enhancing the reputation of Ventures and wider Thames Water business to external customers and stakeholders To be successful you will have the following skills and experience: Property/Corporate Real Estate qualification Solid experience in commercial real estate surveying Excellent proven commercial and contractual acumen Experience of supporting cross-business and multi-disciplinary teams Project management experience and understanding of project methodologies Development experience would be advantageous Strong technical understanding of property and corporate real estate surveying Strong and demonstrable numeric and analytical skills Strong presentation skills, with the ability to produce material to a high quality and for executive/director level audiences Authentic leadership character; with some leadership skills and experience Excellent communication, influencing and report writing skills Ability to build collaborative and sustainable relationships Strong commercial approach with a good level of contract knowledge Decisions based on objective analysis, experience and common sense; seek information beyond the problem to gain added perspective Proactively leads and drives change for commercial advantage, has lived through and learned to adapt to a major change Able to solve complex planning issues through critical thinking and forensic analysis What's in it for you: Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service and a wider benefits scheme. This includes an annual pay review, season ticket loans, voucher scheme giving you money off in major retail outlets, loyalty awards for continuous service plus much more, including our referral scheme, where you can receive £750 for helping someone get a permanent position within the company. We're also proud to be here for our local community, offering everyone two days paid volunteer leave a year, as well as proudly supporting a lot of local events and charities. About us: Thames Water is the UK's largest water and wastewater company. We make a daily difference to millions of customers by supplying?2.7 billion litres of world-class water to around 10 million homes. As our world changes, the need to take care of our most precious resource is greater than ever, both locally and globally. That's why, at Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to daily life, and that means our business is always open. We're passionate about providing world-class tap water, now and for the future. We're also turning waste into power, self-generating 20% of the energy we use and, in turn, doing our bit for the planet. We're reducing plastic waste by celebrating our tap water and rolling out an ambitious water fountain project. We're using our voice to lobby for change and partnering with WaterAid to provide clean water to the world's poorest communities. Together, we're building a better future for our customers, our region and our planet. Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work. If you join our team, you'll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and unparalleled benefits. We're also proud to be an equal opportunity employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion and Disability Confident Leader, welcoming individuals from all walks of life and leading the way with award-winning mental health and well-being strategy...... click apply for full job details
About the role: This is a supporting role to the Principle Property Surveyor in leading the delivery of Thames Water's property interests within our Thames Tideway Tunnel infrastructure programme and ensuring that we operate within regulatory performance commitments setting out maximisation of lane value (ET06) and acceptance of sites being handed back from the Tideway project to Thames Water (ET07). This is an opportunity to work on a large-scale infrastructure project with over 1400 property interests, c£300m of property disposals, six new foreshore sites across London and 14 Public Realm sites in total. This role will be instrumental within a dynamic programme, so we are looking for someone who is able to work to tight timescales and work within a changing environment. The successful candidate will be comfortable working under pressure with exceptional stakeholder engagement and project management skills. This is a key role within the Thames Tideway Property team and will support the Principal Property Surveyor in delivering all programme objectives. The candidate will be someone who comes with the solid property and corporate real estate experience and has experience of property managed leasing, acquisition and disposals at a portfolio level. Previous experience of working with foreshore properties, developments and working wharves would be advantageous. Key accountabilities: Technical due diligence of the impact of retained and temporary works Satisfy Thames Water's obligations under the DCO and s106 commitments Provide estimated valuations of land parcels, sites and building and verify third party valuations Identify any technical issues with the building or land and identify responsibility for remediation Identify current use, potential use and new opportunities Ensure that we are compliant with legislation, planning restrictions, legal agreements and health and safety Manage our Tideway rental portfolio, ensure that our tenants are compliant with lease covenants Understand and rationally challenge proposed compensation payments Fully understand existing contracts and our obligations, risks and opportunities. Contribute to and support the documentation of the Tideway property strategy for all Tideway sites, including the four key Tideway driver sites (valued at £300m) and all parcels of land to be hand back to Thames Water Actively contribute to the delivery of the performance commitments ET06 and ET07 Through forensic analysis of the Property portfolio, identify real estate opportunities that will demonstrate and realise the best value for Thames Water customers Maintain an up to date pipeline of strategic opportunities and an up to date risk register documenting the potential risks and mitigations Carry out market research and development of market intelligence and knowledge to support the Tideway property strategy Build sustainable and collaborative working relationships with all key stakeholders including Thames Water, Thames Integration Group (TIG) and Tideway teams, Local Authorities & London Borough Councils, regulated bodies, development partners and neighbours Contribute to documenting stakeholder engagement strategies for key external stakeholders, such as the Port of London Authority and London Borough Councils Work collaboratively with our property agent/service provider Responsible for preparing in advance for client meetings, recording minutes of those meetings and carrying out any actions arising Preparation and support for client meetings Undertake market research & benchmarking, develop market intelligence and knowledge Preparation of marketing reports for disposals Carry out property searches and provide comprehensive advice to the leadership team Track Programme and Project progress, ensuring that actions are complete on time, the risk register is up to date and accurate and report delivery against key milestones Support the Principal Property Surveyor in the preparation of reports to key stakeholders and the leadership team Responsible for preparing data and presentation for performance review meetings with the Head of Property - Estates and Tideway Working collaboratively within the Ventures team and wider Thames Water, providing advice on likely constraints and opportunities Providing management, leadership and development of people in a culture of accountability and achievement Actively protecting, managing and enhancing the reputation of Ventures and wider Thames Water business to external customers and stakeholders To be successful you will have the following skills and experience: Property/Corporate Real Estate qualification Solid experience in commercial real estate surveying Excellent proven commercial and contractual acumen Experience of supporting cross-business and multi-disciplinary teams Project management experience and understanding of project methodologies Development experience would be advantageous Strong technical understanding of property and corporate real estate surveying Strong and demonstrable numeric and analytical skills Strong presentation skills, with the ability to produce material to a high quality and for executive/director level audiences Authentic leadership character; with some leadership skills and experience Excellent communication, influencing and report writing skills Ability to build collaborative and sustainable relationships Strong commercial approach with a good level of contract knowledge Decisions based on objective analysis, experience and common sense; seek information beyond the problem to gain added perspective Proactively leads and drives change for commercial advantage, has lived through and learned to adapt to a major change Able to solve complex planning issues through critical thinking and forensic analysis What's in it for you: Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service and a wider benefits scheme. This includes an annual pay review, season ticket loans, voucher scheme giving you money off in major retail outlets, loyalty awards for continuous service plus much more, including our referral scheme, where you can receive £750 for helping someone get a permanent position within the company. We're also proud to be here for our local community, offering everyone two days paid volunteer leave a year, as well as proudly supporting a lot of local events and charities. About us: Thames Water is the UK's largest water and wastewater company. We make a daily difference to millions of customers by supplying?2.7 billion litres of world-class water to around 10 million homes. As our world changes, the need to take care of our most precious resource is greater than ever, both locally and globally. That's why, at Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to daily life, and that means our business is always open. We're passionate about providing world-class tap water, now and for the future. We're also turning waste into power, self-generating 20% of the energy we use and, in turn, doing our bit for the planet. We're reducing plastic waste by celebrating our tap water and rolling out an ambitious water fountain project. We're using our voice to lobby for change and partnering with WaterAid to provide clean water to the world's poorest communities. Together, we're building a better future for our customers, our region and our planet. Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work. If you join our team, you'll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and unparalleled benefits. We're also proud to be an equal opportunity employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion and Disability Confident Leader, welcoming individuals from all walks of life and leading the way with award-winning mental health and well-being strategy...... click apply for full job details
Willis Towers Watson
We're looking for a candidate to fill this position in an exciting company. Develop trusted advisor relationships with client contacts through effective communication and efficient, quality execution of all projects Effectively draw conclusions, themes, and trends from Talent & Rewards market themes; interpret and communicate results to high profile clients Leverage intellectual capital that has been developed by the broader Talent & Rewards segment and tailor the content to meet the needs of clients Develop innovative measurement and data analytics and deliver integrated solutions that help our clients manage change Provide leadership in designing annual, equity, stock and other long and short term incentive programmes Enhance the company's Talent and Rewards presence in the Executive Compensation marketplace through efforts that include developing affiliations in the professional community, writing articles and delivering memorable, noteworthy speeches/presentations Partner with corporate marketing to develop creative marketing strategies and collateral materials Lead engagements for marquee Talent and Rewards clients Develop leveraged teams that work together effectively Develop plans for execution of large engagements Ensure project managers are maintaining team progress against established budget, timeline and quality standards (while you have overall responsibility, consultant level staff typically serve as day to day project managers) Effectively promote Talent and Rewards' value proposition both internally and externally Primary accountability for creating and executing a business strategy to penetrate the Executive Compensation market and introduce new clients to the firm in order to meet annual revenue goals Identify opportunities to cross-sell T&R products and services Coordinate with existing sales and client relationship teams to identify, develop and close strategic sales opportunities Build relationships with internal and external sources to maximize the penetration of key target accounts Develop proposals and presentations as part of a team Extensive experience in all aspects of Reward Management in the executive compensation sector, ideally gained in both consulting and corporate environments, experience in Talent Management is beneficial Experience in designing both long and short term incentive programmes and compensation structures Knowledge of benchmarking products and services across Talent & Rewards Recognition as a trusted advisor by senior leaders in the HR community Demonstrated success or strong evidence of the ability to generate new business with a strong market knowledge and established local network Proven ability to "sell" ideas and concepts to colleagues and upper management Proven project management skills, including budget management, diligent attention to details, Ability to engage clients and colleagues at all levels through interpersonal, influencing, facilitation, presentation and communication skills Superior analytical skills Proven business acumen and ability to align clients' business strategies and total rewards/compensation programmes and structures Self-starter who can thrive in a fast paced evolving business environment with a value for teamwork, collaboration and decisiveness in all that is done Leadership vision and proven ability to lead and develop a team of high performing consulting professionals Interest and ability to travel domestically and globally Bachelors degree required
We're looking for a candidate to fill this position in an exciting company. Develop trusted advisor relationships with client contacts through effective communication and efficient, quality execution of all projects Effectively draw conclusions, themes, and trends from Talent & Rewards market themes; interpret and communicate results to high profile clients Leverage intellectual capital that has been developed by the broader Talent & Rewards segment and tailor the content to meet the needs of clients Develop innovative measurement and data analytics and deliver integrated solutions that help our clients manage change Provide leadership in designing annual, equity, stock and other long and short term incentive programmes Enhance the company's Talent and Rewards presence in the Executive Compensation marketplace through efforts that include developing affiliations in the professional community, writing articles and delivering memorable, noteworthy speeches/presentations Partner with corporate marketing to develop creative marketing strategies and collateral materials Lead engagements for marquee Talent and Rewards clients Develop leveraged teams that work together effectively Develop plans for execution of large engagements Ensure project managers are maintaining team progress against established budget, timeline and quality standards (while you have overall responsibility, consultant level staff typically serve as day to day project managers) Effectively promote Talent and Rewards' value proposition both internally and externally Primary accountability for creating and executing a business strategy to penetrate the Executive Compensation market and introduce new clients to the firm in order to meet annual revenue goals Identify opportunities to cross-sell T&R products and services Coordinate with existing sales and client relationship teams to identify, develop and close strategic sales opportunities Build relationships with internal and external sources to maximize the penetration of key target accounts Develop proposals and presentations as part of a team Extensive experience in all aspects of Reward Management in the executive compensation sector, ideally gained in both consulting and corporate environments, experience in Talent Management is beneficial Experience in designing both long and short term incentive programmes and compensation structures Knowledge of benchmarking products and services across Talent & Rewards Recognition as a trusted advisor by senior leaders in the HR community Demonstrated success or strong evidence of the ability to generate new business with a strong market knowledge and established local network Proven ability to "sell" ideas and concepts to colleagues and upper management Proven project management skills, including budget management, diligent attention to details, Ability to engage clients and colleagues at all levels through interpersonal, influencing, facilitation, presentation and communication skills Superior analytical skills Proven business acumen and ability to align clients' business strategies and total rewards/compensation programmes and structures Self-starter who can thrive in a fast paced evolving business environment with a value for teamwork, collaboration and decisiveness in all that is done Leadership vision and proven ability to lead and develop a team of high performing consulting professionals Interest and ability to travel domestically and globally Bachelors degree required
