Senior Surveyor

Ardent Management; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Company pension

Health care (Benenden)

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Ardent Management Limited seeks a Senior Surveyor to provide land compensation and valuation advice for major infrastructure and regeneration projects. The role sits within the Land Services directorate and supports strategic compensation, risk mitigation and stakeholder engagement.

You will act as a trusted advisor on compensation and compulsory purchase, project manage negotiations with landowners and clients, and maintain high-quality engagement across transport, renewables, utilities and

Qualifications

• Experience in building effective working relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Awareness and compliance with RICS Professional Statements or relevant guidance.
• Ability to project manage and negotiate land acquisitions and compensation.
• Experience mentoring junior team members and guiding delivery on major projects.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver informative and engaging presentations to small groups or teams.
• Liaise with landowners and strengthen stakeholder relationships.
• Guide and mentor junior team members and provide feedback.
• Identify potential leads and opportunities to grow the client base.
• Promote safety within teams and contribute to wellbeing culture.
• Ensure high standards and compliance across project teams.

Job description

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Role Informa on

Job Title Senior Surveyor

Directorate (and Team) Land Services

Location (supported by Hybrid Working) Locations in London, Leeds, East of England and South Wales

Full Time or Part Time Full Time

Company Overview

Ardent is the UK’s leading provider of land, consent management and stakeholder engagement services to support major infrastructure and regeneration projects from concept to delivery.We are Project Managers, Chartered Surveyors, Engagement specialists and Land Referencers, based in London, Birmingham, Warrington, Leeds, Glasgow and Dublin and supporting projects throughout the UK and Ireland.Established in 1992, we are a high-growth business with a client portfolio that includes some of the biggest players across our four core sectors of transport, renewables, utilities and regeneration.We are passionate about delivering life-improving change for communities and future generations and we are proud to play a key role in facilitating and delivering the UK and Ireland’s net zero and growth agendas, improving connectivity, enabling the repurposing of high streets and town centres and delivering new homes.We are problem-solvers that are outcome focused working collaboratively with our clients to provide strategic advice and services that identify and mitigate risks, deliver efficiencies, delivering buildable consents and then implementing those consents to positively change people’s lives and the world that we live in.

Role Purpose

Our Ardent purpose is - Delivering life improving change for communities and future generations.The main purpose of the Senior Surveyor role is to provide land compensation and valuation advice for major infrastructure and regeneration projects. The position is essential for supporting Ardent’s delivery of strategic compensation advice, risk mitigation in land acquisition, and engagement with stakeholders to secure necessary consents, settle claims, and negotiate agreements. This supports the company’s mission of facilitating life-improving changes and enabling progress towards net zero, connectivity, and regeneration for communities.As a Senior Surveyor at Ardent, you will be expected to:Act as a trusted advisor, supplying specialist technical input, particularly around compensation and compulsory purchase legislationProject manage and lead negotiations with landowners, clients and stakeholders, helping to secure land and resolve claims efficiently and compliantlyMaintain Ardent’s standard for high-quality engagement, strategic advice and delivery on major projects within the transport, renewables, utilities and regeneration business sectors

Expected outcomes from your appointment are:

Improved project delivery through strategic management of compensation claims, negotiations and stakeholder relationships

The expedient and effective settlement of compensation claims and the accurate management of valuations and Property Cost Estimates

The enhancement of customer satisfaction and trust, positioning Ardent as a ‘trusted advisor’

A contribution to company growth by mentoring junior team members, maintaining compliance standards and actively engaging in professional development

Support for the company’s reputation, help in delivering projects that positively impact communities and promoting a safety and well being culture within your team

Values Alignment & Shared Commitment

The Senior Surveyor is an ambassador of the Ardent values, promoting a culture of integrity, collaboration and excellence, inspiring a commitment to inclusivity, change and innovation.

Thirst for knowledge - We embrace every opportunity to learn, grow and continuously improve Own it - We do what we say we will do. We own our individual actions, are accountable for them,

and take pride in adding value Be the difference - Focus energy to make things happen. Go beyond process. Stand up, Stand out Enjoy the journey - Have fun, be engaged and be proud to be Ardent Adapt - We drive change and innovation to deliver growth and new opportunities in an ever

changing world

Key Accountabilities, Responsibilities & Outcomes

Accountabilities and / or Responsibilities Outcome

Delivering informative and engagingpresentations to small groups or teams.

More effective communication, stronger teamperformance, and better client and stakeholderoutcomes

Liaising with landowners Strengthen stakeholder relationships and improve public trust, resulting in smoother project delivery andreduced conflicts or delays during examination.

Guiding and mentoring junior team membersand providing feedback.

Development of junior colleagues’ skills andconfidence, building a positive team culture, betteralignment with Ardent’s values, efficient andconsistent delivery of project objectives andconstructive feedback cycles.

Setting a positive example for more juniorcolleagues, including in relation to time

Ensuring that high standards and company values areembedded across all levels of the team, leading to

and demonstrating company values.

excellent project outcomes and a positive workplaceculture.

An ability to identify potential leads, and newwork opportunities

Increased business growth, expansion andstrengthening of Ardent’s client base, increasedawareness of market trends, enhanced personal and

Proactively promoting a culture of safetywithin teams and advocate for safetyimprovements.

Safer project delivery, enhanced reputation withclients and regulators, and a stronger overall teamperformance.

An ability to assess and improving theprofitability of individual projects by managingcosts and resources efficiently.

A financially healthier, more sustainable business thatsupports career progression.

Competency, Skills & Experience Outcome

Experienced in building effective workingrelationships with clients and otherstakeholders, both internally and externally.

Enhance cross-functional teamwork and faster, morealigned decision-making, leading to increased projectefficiency, resulting in improved team collaborationand strategic alignment across projects and increased

Awareness and compliance with RICSProfessional Statements and/or otherrelevant guidance and mandatoryrequirements relating to relevant professionalmembership.

The individual and business are recognized for bestpractice, professionalism and reliability.

Play an active role in managing the delivery ofprojects with guidance from the appropriateline manager.

More effective and confident project management,improved team results and better outcomes for clientsand the business.

An understanding of the legal basis ofcompulsory purchase compensation and anability to apply it to the assessment of a widevariety of compensation claims

Consistently accurate compensation assessments,efficient and effective resolution of claims,strengthened client trust and professional credibility,reduced risk of legal challenge or reputational impactand improved knowledge sharing and team capability

A demonstrable track record of settlingcompensation claims and providing

Project success, client satisfaction and businessgrowth.

What we offer

We are a purpose, and values led business with a strong focus on personal growth and opportunities to contribute to impactful infrastructure and regeneration projects across the UK and Ireland, living our purpose in delivering life improving change for communities and future generations.

We promote a supportive and collaborative culture, where our people are empowered through coaching, hybrid working, and a healthy work-life balance. Our commitment to professional development is clear, from supporting early-career professionals to enabling progression through professional qualifications and continuous learning, living our Thirst for Knowledge value. We provide purposeful work, which includes our contributions to the UK’s net zero agenda and community regeneration, and seek people who value the opportunity to solve complex challenges in a culture that thrives on innovation.

We’re a fast-growing business with a culture centered on learning, innovation, and opportunity.Through our company-wide coaching programme, we empower our people with faster, personalised career development, a deeper connection to our culture and values, and greater ownership of their progression.

We’re looking for curious, ambitious individuals who thrive in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment, where learning, openness, trust, and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. We also know the importance of enjoying the journey, which is why we value social connection and having fun along the way.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health and wellbeing, engagement, and work-life balance of our team. From day one, our people have access to hybrid working, 25 days of annual leave (with options to buy or carry over), enhanced maternity and paternity pay, and a company pension scheme.

We provide Benenden Health Care, offering mental health support, 24/7 GP services, physiotherapy, optical and dental cover, and personal accident protection (depending on level). Additional benefits include the Cycle to Work scheme, electric car leasing, recognition awards, long service leave, and a discretionary annual bonus scheme, all designed to ensure our people feel valued and supported.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and we’re passionate about creating a workplace where you’re empowered to bring your authentic self to work every day.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team where everyone belongs. We welcome talent from all backgrounds and actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups.

We welcome talent from all backgrounds and actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups.

If you’re ready to grow with a business that’s scaling rapidly and making a real impact, you’re in the right place!.