Senior Infrastructure Real Estate – Land Rights

City of Surrey; Surrey; On-site; CAD 114,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Surrey is seeking a senior Property Agent 2 to lead land acquisitions for its capital infrastructure program. You will manage SRWs, road dedications, leases, and related agreements while negotiating with property owners and utilities within project timelines.

Responsibilities include reviewing appraisals, coordinating with Engineering and Legal teams, and guiding junior staff in acquisition procedures, ensuring compliance with legislation and city policies.

Qualifications

• Two-year diploma in a recognized real estate, appraisal, or property management discipline.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible real estate experience.
• Eligible for IRWA/AIC/REIBC membership is preferred.
• Knowledge of land rights, expropriation, valuations and negotiation practices.
• Ability to interpret civil engineering drawings and legal surveys.

Responsibilities

• Manage land acquisitions and property interests for capital infrastructure projects (SRWs, road dedications, leases, licenses, fee simple).
• Negotiate property rights and compensation with owners, tenants, utilities and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Legal, Finance, consultants and project teams to align schedules.
• Support expropriation processes including documentation and timelines.
• Review appraisal and compensation reports and provide recommendations.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Reading engineering drawings

Education

Two-year diploma in real estate, appraisal, or property management

Job description

City of Surrey is seeking a senior Property Agent 2 to lead land acquisitions for its capital infrastructure program. You will manage SRWs, road dedications, leases, and related agreements while negotiating with property owners and utilities within project timelines.

Responsibilities include reviewing appraisals, coordinating with Engineering and Legal teams, and guiding junior staff in acquisition procedures, ensuring compliance with legislation and city policies.