Infrastructure Surveyor: DCO/CPO & Landowner (MRICS)

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 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.