Infrastructure Surveyor

MorePeople; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

RICS-Surveyor - Infrastructure & Utilities role in Leeds. MRICS/AssocRICS professionals collaborat ing on major infrastructure, land rights and CPO projects across the UK, advising clients and engaging landowners from early consultation to compensation.

Based in Leeds, you will lead landowner engagement, prepare valuations, support CPO work, and help develop the team while mentoring graduates and strengthening client relationships.

Qualifications

• MRICS or AssocRICS qualified or working towards.
• Experience advising and negotiating with landowners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Confident working with multiple stakeholders.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Experience delivering DCO/CPO work.
• Understanding of Planning Act 2008, TCPA, TWA and the Compensation Code.
• Proactive, disciplined and commercially aware.

Responsibilities

• Lead landowner engagement and consultations.
• Advise clients on DCO powers, processes and documentation.
• Prepare and review Lands information for major infrastructure schemes.
• Draft valuations, compensation claims and negotiate settlements.
• Support landowners affected by CPO, including objections and petitions.
• Advise acquiring authorities on land assembly and compensation.
• Prepare professional reports, advice notes and Property Cost Estimates.
• Build strong client relationships and support business development.
• Assist with mentoring and developing graduates.

Skills

MRICS/AssocRICS

Landowner negotiations

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Organisation

DCO/CPO delivery

Planning Act knowledge

Education

MRICS / AssocRICS qualification

Job description

RICS-Surveyor - Infrastructure & Utilities

MRICS / AssocRICS - Senior - Associate

We're looking for an MRICS Associate Surveyor to join a specialist team working on major infrastructure, land rights and compulsory purchase projects across the UK. You'll advise clients, engage with landowners and support the delivery of Development Consent Orders (DCOs) and Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPOs) from early consultation through to compensation.

The Role

• Lead landowner engagement and consultations

• Advise clients on DCO powers, processes and documentation

• Prepare and review Lands information for major infrastructure schemes

• Draft valuations, compensation claims and negotiate settlements

• Support landowners affected by CPO, including objections and petitions

• Advise acquiring authorities on land assembly and compensation

• Prepare professional reports, advice notes and Property Cost Estimates

• Build strong client relationships and support business development

• Assist with mentoring and developing graduates

About You

• MRICS or AssocRICS qualified or working towards

• Strong experience advising and negotiating with landowners

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Confident working with multiple stakeholders

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail

• Experience delivering DCO/CPO work

• Solid understanding of relevant legislation (Planning Act 2008, TCPA, TWA, Compensation Code)

• Proactive, disciplined and commercially aware

What You'll Get

• Exposure to nationally significant infrastructure projects

• Collaboration with multidisciplinary specialists

• Clear long-term career development pathways

• Competitive salary, bonus potential and a comprehensive benefits package

• Flexible working options and strong focus on wellbeing and inclusion