Senior Surveyor

Network Rail; Greater London, Manchester, Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Contributory pension schemes

Bonus

Rail/underground season ticket subsidy

Staff travel discount 75%

Season ticket loan

35-hour week with flexible working

Hybrid working where possible

Healthcare offers and discounts

Discounted cycle hire and online shop

Paid volunteering leave (5 days)

Reserve leave for Armed Forces (2 wks)

Job summary

Network Rail’s Property Services team seeks a Chartered General Practice Surveyor to lead on freehold and leasehold matters across acquisitions, leases, disposals and compensation.

You will work with engineers, asset owners and external partners to deliver property solutions that support major railway projects, with travel across NW&C region.

This is a 12-month fixed-term role based in London, Manchester or Birmingham offering hybrid working and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• MRICS qualification.
• Wide range of General Practice surveying experience.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Proven negotiation skills at senior level.
• Proven experience of managing complex property transactions.
• Experience of stakeholder management.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Full Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of property and land transactions across Network Rail, providing expert advice on acquisitions, leases, disposals, compensation claims and the temporary use of operational land.
• Working closely with senior stakeholders, project teams and external partners, you'll lead complex negotiations, identify opportunities to generate income and deliver cost savings, and ensure property solutions support wider business objectives.
• You'll act as a trusted adviser on property matters, providing technical leadership, shaping strategy, driving sustainable outcomes and helping projects achieve their goals. Alongside delivering excellent customer service, you'll build strong relationships across the business, manage external agents and legal advisers, and contribute to a safe, high-performing and commercially focused property function.

Skills

General practice surveying

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Property transactions

Driving licence

Education

MRICS qualified

Degree level or equivalent

Job description

Who We Are

Join Our Team at Network Rail!

Are you ready to make a difference in people's lives? At Network Rail, we connect passengers and freight customers, ensuring safe and efficient transportation across the country. We're an organisation where people truly matter, and when you join us, you matter to us and millions of others. Click here to watch our inspiring video to learn more about us!

You will be part of the North West & Central Region (NW&C) in a team which provides professional and commercial Property solutions to our business. Our clients deliver incredible engineering and infrastructure schemes, and rely on us for all of their property needs including; acquisitions, disposals, leasehold management and complex deal structuring. You'll also be part of a wider property team which offers a comprehensive array of services and asset management lifecycle stewardship over one of the most diverse estates in the world. You can learn more about our region here: North West & Central region - Network Rail.

In the North West & Central Region, we're proud to be building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We know that inclusive teams make better decisions, drive innovation, and help us create a safer, more accessible railway for everyone. Even if you don't meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. If you're passionate about making a difference and believe you have the skills or potential to thrive in this role, we'd love to hear from you. We're committed to creating an open, supportive environment where everyone feels they belong. Your unique perspective and experience could be exactly what we need to keep Britain moving safely and sustainably. Discover more about our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail Equity, diversity and inclusion - Network Rail.

We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.

About The Role

This is an incredibly varied general practice surveying role that will include leading on a variety of complex freehold and leasehold matters. Property Services support our engineering teams, asset owners and the wider railway industry to improve our estate to meet the needs of the passenger. You could be acquiring land for a new car park or station enhancement one day, and dealing with rural and urban estate owners to support a huge engineering scheme on the next, all interspersed with fast paced advisory matters to keep tracks and trains running. There is also the opportunity to get involved in meaningful commercial strategy and niche areas, such as land for train stabling and depots. Above all, we are a customer-service focussed part of the business bringing sought-after expertise so we will tailor our solutions to exceed our client's needs.

We operate in a complex, highly regulated environment, yet this role has scope for developing creative solutions. It will involve extensive stakeholder engagement and adherence to due process and governance, but there is also a great deal of autonomy to make reasoned decisions.

Property Services is a small team of one senior surveyor, two surveyors and a technical support surveyor supplemented by a supplier base from a main land agency firm and a panel of legal and valuation advisors. The team sits alongside our Stations and Depots colleagues, who manage almost every station and traincare depot lease, and so will be at the forefront of Great British Railways. We also work closely with other Property teams, including town planning, commercial (lettings), and sales and disposals in a close-knit community. We strive to offer effective Services to our route and engineering internal customer base, as well working with third party landowners to capture benefits co-operatively.

Package

£55,596 - £67,813 Depending on experience

Location

The successful candidate can be based in London, Manchester or Birmingham.

This is an exciting 12 month fixed term opportunity.

As this is a role in a regional team, occasional travel across NW&C is required. Candidates should be comfortable with frequent travel to client sites, regional offices, or other business locations as needed.

What's In It For You

• 28 days annual leave - with the opportunity to buy and/or sell up to 5 days
• Access to a range of contributory pension schemes
• The potential to top up your competitive salary with a bonus
• A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train
• Privileged staff travel - Discretionary leisure travel discount of 75%
• We can offer you a season ticket loan, annual season tickets are discounted.
• A 35-hour-per-week contract with flexible working options available to help support your work-life balance
• Hybrid working where possible and enhanced family-friendly support
• Take advantage of healthcare offers (including discounted healthcare club membership), discounted cycle hire, and online shopping sites
• 5 days of paid volunteering leave
• 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community

To find out more about what we offer, click here

Your Experience And Skills

What you'll be doing:

You'll play a key role in managing a diverse portfolio of property and land transactions across Network Rail, providing expert advice on acquisitions, leases, disposals, compensation claims and the temporary use of operational land.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, project teams and external partners, you'll lead complex negotiations, identify opportunities to generate income and deliver cost savings, and ensure property solutions support wider business objectives.

You'll act as a trusted adviser on property matters, providing technical leadership, shaping strategy, driving sustainable outcomes and helping projects achieve their goals. Alongside delivering excellent customer service, you'll build strong relationships across the business, manage external agents and legal advisers, and contribute to a safe, high-performing and commercially focused property function.

What You'll Have

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• MRICS qualified
• Wide range of General Practice surveying experience
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Proven negotiation skills at senior level
• Proven experience of managing complex property transactions
• Experience of stakeholder management
• Strong presentation skills

We would also like but it isn't crucial to have/to be:

• Understanding of compulsory purchase issues
• Understanding of the rail industry and rail legislation
• Full Driving Licence

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a large volume of applications is received.

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