Land Surveyor

Matchtech; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is assisting a leading energy sector client in recruiting a Senior Surveyor for the Land, Planning and External Affairs team. The role is a contract, hybrid position with opportunities to work across the UK on major infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will lead a team of surveyors, provide expert advice, manage land rights acquisitions, and support in Public Inquiries and Tribunals, with strong emphasis on valuations and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Degree/HND/HNC in surveying is required and chartered status is preferred.
• Experience negotiating complex, high-value deals in gas/electricity utilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and technical support to the Land, Planning and External Affairs team.
• Lead surveyors and land officers on major new build infrastructure projects.
• Offer expert witness support in Public Inquiries, CPO and Land Tribunal cases.
• Undertake valuations using multiple techniques.
• Develop land rights and acquisitions from development to construction.
• Implement Land Rights Strategy and support policies.
• Report on programme milestones, risk, and finances.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders and support Land Project Managers.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation experience

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Degree/HND/HNC in surveying

Chartered status

Project Management qualification

Job description

Our client, a leading entity in the energy sector, is currently seeking a Senior Surveyor to join their Land, Planning and External Affairs department. This is an exciting contract role with a hybrid working arrangement, offering opportunities to work across the UK. The energy industry is evolving to meet the UK's ambition of reaching net zero by 2050, and this role is pivotal in delivering the necessary infrastructure to achieve this goal.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing professional expert advice and technical support to the team
• Leading a team of surveyors and land officers on major new build infrastructure projects
• Offering expert witness support in Public Inquiries, Compulsory Purchase and Land Tribunal cases
• Undertaking valuations using a range of techniques and methodologies
• Developing and delivering land rights and acquisitions from development to construction
• Implementing National Grid’s Land Rights Strategy and supporting policies
• Reporting on programme, key milestone delivery, risk, and finance
• Communicating and managing internal and external stakeholder requirements
• Supporting Land Project Managers in project delivery
• Providing technical advice to the National Grid Land Team
• Collating and verifying data/evidence for securing land rights
• Liaising with stakeholders including National Grid, external suppliers, and third parties
• Producing documents to an appropriate standard
• Attending meetings or other forums as required

Job Requirements:

• Degree/HND/HNC standard in a relevant surveying discipline and chartered
• Experience in undertaking complex and high-value negotiations within the gas/electricity utility sector
• Significant knowledge and experience in the specialist subject matter
• Ability to function as a member of an integrated team with neutrality, assurance, confidence, and objectivity
• Excellent communication skills, capable of dealing with people on all levels and supporting team members in conflict situations

Desirable Qualifications:

• Land rights surveying qualifications, preferably a Member of the RICS or similar
• Project Management qualification (e.g., APM)
• Relevant Degree

If you are a seasoned surveyor looking for an impactful role within the energy sector, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the UK's green ambitions.