Associate/Senior Associate (Infrastructure) – Banbury

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; Banbury; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Holiday entitlement 25-30 days

Birthdays & Christmas closure

Parental leave

Wellbeing support

Volunteering days

Job summary

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate Surveyor to join the Infrastructure Services team in Banbury. The role combines full lifecycle project management from routing and planning through to construction and completion with consultancy on benchmarking, procedures and management systems.

The package includes a salary up to £55,000 plus discretionary bonus, generous holiday (25–30 days with birthday leave and Christmas closure), enhanced parental leave,

Qualifications

• MRICS/AssocRICS preferred.
• Strong project management ability.
• Excellent IT proficiency.
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Able to self-manage and work to deadlines.
• Proven experience in building and maintaining long-term stakeholder relationships.
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing infrastructure projects at local, regional and national levels.
• Providing specialist land consultancy advice for maintenance programmes and new infrastructure installations.
• Advising clients on engagement with landowners and supporting negotiations.
• Undertaking land referencing, statutory notice preparation, compensation negotiations and rights acquisition.
• Liaising with landowners and handling public enquiries.
• Supporting wider infrastructure projects across the business.
• Preparing high-quality reports and project updates for clients.
• Supporting the training and mentoring of graduates within the team.

Skills

MRICS/AssocRICS

Project management

IT proficiency

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organised

Written and verbal communication

Education

NVQ Level 2

Scottish NVQ Level 2

Job description

Associate/Senior Associate (Infrastructure) – Banbury

Associate / Senior Associate Surveyor – Infrastructure Services - Banbury (Hybrid) - Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours) – Part-time & flexible hours considered, minimum 30 hours - £55,000 + Benefits

The Job:

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Associate or Senior Associate Surveyor to join the Infrastructure Services division. The role is varied and will include full lifecycle project management—from routing and planning through to construction and completion—alongside the delivery of consultancy services relating to benchmarking, procedures and management systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing infrastructure projects at local, regional and national levels
• Providing specialist land consultancy advice for maintenance programmes and new infrastructure installations
• Advising clients on engagement with landowners and supporting negotiations
• Undertaking land referencing, statutory notice preparation, compensation negotiations and rights acquisition
• Liaising with landowners and handling public enquiries
• Supporting wider infrastructure projects across the business
• Preparing high-quality reports and project updates for clients
• Supporting the training and mentoring of graduates within the team

The Company:

Our client is a leading provider of Infrastructure Services across the UK, delivering major projects that support a more sustainable and resilient national network. Operating across electricity, gas, water, fibre optics, oil and renewable energy, the business provides high-quality consultancy, land services and project delivery support to a diverse portfolio of clients.

With an established and well-respected professional team, the organisation is committed to continuous development—investing in people, systems and processes to ensure exceptional service delivery.

The Candidate:

• MRICS or AssocRICS preferred
• Strong project management ability
• Excellent IT proficiency
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Able to self-manage and work to deadlines
• Proven experience in building and maintaining long-term stakeholder relationships
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

The Package:

• Salary up to £55,000, dependent on experience
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement starting at 25 days, rising to 30 days (plus birthday leave and Christmas closure)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
• Online savings portal plus a 24/7 wellbeing and mental health support service
• Two volunteering days per year (pro rata for part-time roles)

Candidate Requirements

All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.