Associate Surveyor - Infrastructure

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Travel opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Carter Jonas in Kent, TN, is seeking an experienced MRICS Surveyor to join their Infrastructure team in Maidstone. You will advise clients on land assembly, compulsory purchase, compensation and access matters across major infrastructure projects, collaborating with landowners, authorities, developers and infrastructure providers.

Based in West Malling with travel requirements, the role offers a competitive salary and flexible working options to support balance.

Qualifications

• MRICS Surveyor with at least five years post-qualification experience in rural infrastructure or wider property sectors.
• Strong knowledge of compulsory purchase, compensation, land assembly and valuation.
• Experience advising on infrastructure projects is advantageous.
• Excellent client relationship and project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Providing land assembly, acquisition and compulsory purchase advice across major infrastructure, regeneration and energy projects.
• Advising clients on compulsory purchase strategy, including budgets and the effective use of statutory powers.
• Securing access across third-party land to facilitate survey, construction and maintenance works.
• Negotiating compensation claims arising from compulsory acquisition, temporary possession, access rights and construction-related impacts.
• Providing valuation and wider property advice to clients, landowners and stakeholders affected by infrastructure projects.
• Managing multiple projects, ensuring delivery to a high standard and within required timescales.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships whilst identifying and developing new business opportunities.
• Supporting wider business development initiatives with Local Authorities, landowners and infrastructure clients.
• Managing and supporting surveyors within the team.
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members in their professional development.
• Contributing to continuous improvement, including development of best-practice processes and effective use of technology.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, professional standards and internal procedures.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Strong communication

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Team mentoring

Job description

Build the world you want to live in with a career in the infrastructure property sector

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced MRICS Surveyor to join our Infrastructure team in Maidstone.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you will advise clients on complex infrastructure schemes across the transport,

regeneration and energy sectors. Working on behalf of landowners, local authorities, developers and infrastructure providers, you

will provide specialist advice on land assembly, compulsory purchase, compensation, valuation and access matters, supporting

projects from inception through to delivery.

You will have the opportunity to work on high-profile projects, delivering strategic and practical property advice while building

strong client relationships and helping to secure successful outcomes. Alongside project delivery, you will contribute to business

development activities, support the growth of client accounts and play an active role in the development of junior colleagues.

You will be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking team, where you'll have the opportunity to develop your technical

expertise, broaden your experience across the infrastructure sector and help shape the future growth of the business.

The role will be based out of our West Malling office; however, due to the nature of the portfolio, the successful candidate will

be required to travel. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible and agile working options to

support your work-life balance.

* Providing land assembly, acquisition and compulsory purchase advice across major infrastructure, regeneration and energy

projects.

* Advising clients on compulsory purchase strategy, including budgets and the effective use of statutory powers.

* Securing access across third-party land to facilitate survey, construction and maintenance works.

* Negotiating compensation claims arising from compulsory acquisition, temporary possession, access rights and

construction-related impacts.

* Providing valuation and wider property advice to clients, landowners and stakeholders affected by infrastructure projects.

* Managing multiple projects, ensuring delivery to a high standard and within required timescales.

* Building and maintaining strong client relationships whilst identifying and developing new business opportunities.

* Supporting wider business development initiatives, particularly with Local Authorities, landowners and infrastructure clients.

* Managing and supporting surveyors within the team.

* Mentoring and supporting junior team members in their professional development.

* Contributing to continuous improvement, including the development of best-practice processes and effective use of technology.

* Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, professional standards and internal procedures.

What does it take to be successful?

We are seeking a motivated and commercially aware MRICS Surveyor with at least five years' post-qualification experience within

the rural, infrastructure or wider property sector.

You will have a strong understanding of compulsory purchase, compensation, land assembly and valuation matters, together with

sound knowledge of relevant legislation and professional standards. Experience advising on infrastructure projects would be

advantageous, although candidates with transferable experience from the rural or wider property sectors are also encouraged to

apply.

You will be confident managing multiple projects, delivering practical advice and building trusted relationships with clients and

stakeholders. Strong communication, negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, as is the ability to

identify business development opportunities and contribute to the continued growth of the business.

Most importantly, you'll be a proactive and collaborative team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, supporting

colleagues and delivering excellent client service.

A full UK driving licence will also be required.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Associate Surveyor - Infrastructure

Company: Carter Jonas Salary: Competitive salary Hours: Full-time Location: Kent, TN Job type: Permanent Posting date: 24 Aug 2026 Closing date: 23 Sept 2026

Summary

Job Advert

Build the world you want to live in with a career in the infrastructure property sector

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced MRICS Surveyor to join our Infrastructure team in Maidstone.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you will advise clients on complex infrastructure schemes across the transport,

regeneration and energy sectors. Working on behalf of landowners, local authorities, developers and infrastructure providers, you

will provide specialist advice on land assembly, compulsory purchase, compensation, valuation and access matters, supporting

projects from inception through to delivery.

You will have the opportunity to work on high-profile projects, delivering strategic and practical property advice while building

strong client relationships and helping to secure successful outcomes. Alongside project delivery, you will contribute to business

development activities, support the growth of client accounts and play an active role in the development of junior colleagues.

You will be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking team, where you'll have the opportunity to develop your technical

expertise, broaden your experience across the infrastructure sector and help shape the future growth of the business.

The role will be based out of our West Malling office; however, due to the nature of the portfolio, the successful candidate will

be required to travel. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible and agile working options to

support your work-life balance.

Main tasks

* Providing land assembly, acquisition and compulsory purchase advice across major infrastructure, regeneration and energy

projects.

* Advising clients on compulsory purchase strategy, including budgets and the effective use of statutory powers.

* Securing access across third-party land to facilitate survey, construction and maintenance works.

* Negotiating compensation claims arising from compulsory acquisition, temporary possession, access rights and

construction-related impacts.

* Providing valuation and wider property advice to clients, landowners and stakeholders affected by infrastructure projects.

* Managing multiple projects, ensuring delivery to a high standard and within required timescales.

* Building and maintaining strong client relationships whilst identifying and developing new business opportunities.

* Supporting wider business development initiatives, particularly with Local Authorities, landowners and infrastructure clients.

* Managing and supporting surveyors within the team.

* Mentoring and supporting junior team members in their professional development.

* Contributing to continuous improvement, including the development of best-practice processes and effective use of technology.

* Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, professional standards and internal procedures.

What does it take to be successful?

We are seeking a motivated and commercially aware MRICS Surveyor with at least five years' post-qualification experience within

the rural, infrastructure or wider property sector.

You will have a strong understanding of compulsory purchase, compensation, land assembly and valuation matters, together with

sound knowledge of relevant legislation and professional standards. Experience advising on infrastructure projects would be

advantageous, although candidates with transferable experience from the rural or wider property sectors are also encouraged to

apply.

You will be confident managing multiple projects, delivering practical advice and building trusted relationships with clients and

stakeholders. Strong communication, negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, as is the ability to

identify business development opportunities and contribute to the continued growth of the business.

Most importantly, you'll be a proactive and collaborative team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, supporting

colleagues and delivering excellent client service.

A full UK driving licence will also be required.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.