Rural Surveyor - Land Management (Utilities & Renewables)

Beach Baker Property Recruitment; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy agency in North Scotland is seeking an experienced Rural Surveyor to join their Land Management team. This role involves providing expert advice to landowners on utilities and renewable energy projects, negotiating terms, and handling compensation claims. The ideal candidate has significant experience in land management advisory work and is MRICS qualified. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary

35-hour working week

Generous annual leave

Enhanced pension contributions

Cycle-to-work scheme

Paid professional memberships

Qualifications

• Significant experience in land management advisory work, ideally within utilities and renewables.
• Strong knowledge of compulsory purchase, wayleaves, compensation, and related legislation.
• Proven track record in negotiating terms and understanding commercial rates.
• Full driving licence and own transport required.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to landowners on land rights for utilities and renewable energy projects.
• Negotiate commercial terms for option agreements leading to lease, sale, or servitude.
• Handle compensation claims following survey and construction works.
• Develop new business opportunities and grow your portfolio.

Skills

Land management advisory experience

Negotiation skills

Excellent communication

Understanding of commercial rates

Education

MRICS qualification

Job description

Rural Surveyor - Land Management (Utilities & Renewables)

Location: North Scotland

The Opportunity

We're looking for an experienced Rural Surveyor to join a leading consultancy's Land Management team in the north of Scotland. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on major utilities and renewables projects, representing landowners and delivering tailored professional advice. You'll play a key role in negotiating land rights for large-scale infrastructure developments such as transmission lines, solar and wind farms, and battery energy storage systems (BESS). If you thrive on building strong client relationships, have excellent negotiation skills, and want to help shape the future of rural land management, this role is for you.

What You'll Do

• Provide expert advice to landowners on land rights for utilities and renewable energy projects.
• Negotiate commercial terms for option agreements leading to lease, sale, or servitude.
• Handle compensation claims following survey and construction works.
• Develop new business opportunities and grow your portfolio while maintaining exceptional service for existing clients.
• Collaborate with other professional advisors (solicitors, accountants) to deliver unified, client-focused solutions.
• Build and maintain a strong network with landowners, developers, and industry professionals.
• Stay up to date with legislation and maintain technical expertise through CPD.

About You

• Significant experience in land management advisory work, ideally within utilities and renewables.
• Strong knowledge of compulsory purchase, wayleaves, compensation, and related legislation.
• Proven track record in negotiating terms and understanding commercial rates.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage a varied workload under pressure.
• Full driving licence and own transport.
• Ideally MRICS qualified.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience).
• 35-hour working week.
• Generous annual leave and enhanced pension contributions.
• Hybrid and flexible working options.
• Cycle-to-work scheme and discounted RAC membership.
• Family-friendly leave policies.
• Paid professional memberships and tailored CPD investment.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and join a team that's shaping the future of rural land management.