Associate - Gateley Hamer (Built Environment)

Associate Position at Gateley Hamer (Built Environment)

Gateley, specifically the Gateley Hamer division within Gateley Built Environment, is recruiting an Associate to join its specialist team in London. The role focuses on providing solutions for extracting value from development assets, with specific expertise in Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPOs), Development Consent Orders (DCOs), easements, wayleaves, and infrastructure projects. The position operates across public and private sectors, working with developers, planning professionals, local authorities, and scheme promoters.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Qualification: BSc Hons and MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) qualified.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience in negotiating and advising clients; experience leading on the promotion, submission, delivery, and implementation of DCOs and CPOs.
• Legal Knowledge: Solid understanding of the Planning Act 2008, Town and Country Planning Act, Transport and Works Act 1992, and relevant Compulsory Purchase legislation.
• Technical Knowledge: Excellent understanding of the Compensation Code.
• Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication, proactive approach, strong interpersonal skills, and effective time management.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Lead on landowner consultations and advise clients on all aspects of DCOs for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.
• Oversee and sign off drafting of land-related documents for DCO preparation and implementation.
• Engage and negotiate with landowners; carry out landowner consultations.
• Assist with compulsory purchase matters, including drafting valuations, preparing compensation claims, and negotiating settlements.
• Prepare reports and advice notes on compulsory purchase and compensation.
• Advise acquiring authorities on the promotion and implementation of compulsory purchase powers.
• Build client relationships and support business development activities.
• Assist in graduate development and lead the preparation of Property Costs Estimates.

Compensation & Benefits

• Stipend: Not specified (Competitive remuneration package).
• Bonus: Opportunity to receive an annual bonus based on individual performance.
• Benefits: Includes annual leave (with option to purchase extra days), cycle to work scheme, critical illness benefit, employee assistance programme, group personal pension, healthcare, and season ticket loan (grade dependent).

Application Procedure

Interested candidates must apply via the official LinkedIn job posting. Note that the application requires a LinkedIn account. Candidates are encouraged to read the complete job description before applying.

Official Notification & Contact

• Application Link: Apply on LinkedIn
• Location: London, England, United Kingdom