Land Rights Surveyor / Senior Surveyor
We are seeking an experienced Land Rights Surveyor / Senior Surveyor to join a growing team supporting major utilities and infrastructure programmes across London and the South West.
This role is predominantly focused on agricultural and rural land, working directly with landowners, farmers, and local stakeholders to secure land access and rights required for project delivery. It is a role that combines technical surveying expertise with strong people skills, requiring empathy, agricultural awareness, and the ability to balance commercial objectives with fair and professional engagement on the ground.
Applications are welcomed from either:
- Experienced Land or Utility Surveyors, or
- Newly qualified RICS Surveyors, or Surveyors qualified by experience, with a strong rural or agricultural background
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high‑quality land and property advice on behalf of clients, taking ownership and accountability for your work
- Secure land rights including wayleaves, easements, temporary access rights, and land acquisition agreements
- Negotiate compensation claims fairly and professionally, with a clear understanding of agricultural impact and reinstatement requirements
- Work closely with design and delivery teams to ensure land proposals align with consents, programme, and construction methodology
- Develop and maintain strong, trusted relationships with landowners, farmers, agents, clients, and internal project teams
- Communicate clearly and confidently, managing expectations and resolving issues proactively
- Support collaborative project delivery, often working from site or project offices
- Maintain accurate records, provide regular client updates, and ensure agreed KPIs are achieved
- Mentor and support junior team members where appropriate
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, professional standards, and best practice
- Maintain continuing professional development and remain up to date with legal and technical changes
Essential Requirements
- RICS qualified, newly qualified, or qualified by experience
- Strong agricultural and rural land knowledge (essential)
- Proven experience negotiating land access and compensation agreements
- Sound understanding of agricultural disruption, crop loss, and reinstatement obligations
- General awareness of infrastructure or construction delivery environments
- Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required
Desirable
- Experience with wayleaves, easements, land acquisition, CPO processes, and environmental consents
- Previous involvement in utilities or linear infrastructure schemes
Benefits
- Salary up to £55,000 per annum, dependent on experience
- Hybrid working arrangement
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
- Employer pension contribution
- Ongoing professional development and CPD support