Senior Surveyor

Matchtech Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Senior Surveyor to join the Land, Planning and External Affairs team on a contract basis with hybrid working. The role supports projects across the UK, contributing to national infrastructure and the UK’s net-zero ambitions.

You will lead surveyors, provide expert advice, manage land rights activities, and engage with stakeholders to deliver large-scale energy projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Degree/HND/HNC in surveying; chartered status.
• Experience in complex negotiations within the gas/electricity utility sector.
• Ability to work in an integrated team with neutrality and objectivity.
• Excellent communication across levels and conflict support.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional expert advice and technical support to the team.
• Lead a team of surveyors and land officers on major new build infrastructure projects.
• Offer expert witness support in Public Inquiries, Compulsory Purchase and Land Tribunal cases.
• Undertake valuations using a range of techniques.
• Develop and deliver land rights and acquisitions from development to construction.
• Implement National Grid's Land Rights Strategy and supporting policies.
• Report on programme milestones, risk and finance.
• Communicate and manage internal and external stakeholder requirements.
• Support Land Project Managers in project delivery.
• Provide technical advice to the National Grid Land Team.
• Collate and verify data/evidence for securing land rights.
• Liaise with National Grid, external suppliers and third parties.
• Produce documents to an appropriate standard.
• Attend meetings or other forums as required.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree/HND/HNC in surveying (chartered)

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.