Senior Surveyor

Network Rail

Milton Keynes

Hybrid

GBP 56,000 - 68,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Generous annual leave

Discounts at stations with NR pass

Defined benefit pension scheme

Train ticket subsidy (75%)

Interest-free travel loan

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Network Rail is seeking a Senior Surveyor to manage a national portfolio of railway land from its Milton Keynes base. You will negotiate leases, licences and easements, working closely with engineering, safety, legal and finance teams, to deliver compliant, commercial outcomes.

The role requires MRICS qualification, a degree in surveying, and strong stakeholder management with senior-level influence. Flexible patterns are considered, with regular travel.

Qualifications

MRICS qualification or equivalent professional accreditation.
Degree in surveying or related discipline.
Proven experience in general practice surveying.
Strong communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

Review and progress external requests to use Network Rail land.
Collaborate with engineering, safety, legal and finance teams to move projects forward.
Provide commercial and technical advice on leases, licences and easements.
Support governance and assurance activities to ensure decisions are policy-compliant.
Participate in meetings with stakeholders to resolve complex issues.

Skills

MRICS qualification

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

MRICS qualified

Degree in surveying

Job description

Senior Surveyor

Number of Positions:1
Contract Type:Permanent
Hours:Full Time
Salary:£55,596 - £67,813
Location:The Quadrant:MK, Milton Keynes
Geographical Area:South East England (Not inside M25)
Closing Date:04-OCT-2026
Job Category:Property, Safety and Compliance
Function:Corporate Finance, Partnerships & Retail
Organisation:CO National Portfolio Manager (701501) G5

Who We Are

At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process. You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support.

If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Vacancy Details

Duration: Permanent

Location: This role is based in Milton Keynes. This role is a full-time opportunity, flexible working patterns will be considered. For Quadrant:MK, you must live within 90 minutes

Salary: £55,596 - £67,813

Some of our great benefits:

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered.
Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.
Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.
Defined benefit pension scheme
75% subsidy on train tickets.
Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.
Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.

Plus more....

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About the role

About the team..

You will be joining a supportive and well connected national team at the centre of some of the most interesting and complex property work across the railway. The team combines experience, fresh thinking and specialist knowledge, creating a collaborative environment where ideas are shared and challenges are tackled together. There is a strong focus on high standards, continuous improvement and helping each other succeed, with real opportunities to learn, contribute and grow through exposure to high profile projects and a wide network of colleagues across the business.

What does the average day look like?

No two days are the same. In this role, you'll work on a national portfolio of railway land, helping to ensure it is used safely, compliantly and commercially.

A typical day might involve:

Reviewing and progressing new requests from external parties looking to use Network Rail land
Working closely with colleagues in engineering, safety, legal and finance to resolve issues and keep projects moving
Providing commercial and technical advice on property matters, including leases, licences and easements
Supporting governance and assurance activity to make sure decisions are robust and aligned with policy and regulatory requirements
Taking part in meetings with internal teams and external stakeholders to negotiate and unblock complex issues

While the role is primarily office¿based in Milton Keynes, there are regular opportunities for site visits across the country, giving you first¿hand insight into how the railway estate operates in practice.

You'll be trusted to make sound, well¿judged decisions, balancing commercial opportunity with safety and compliance and you'll see the real¿world impact of your work on nationally significant infrastructure, energy and utilities projects.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a confident and experienced property professional who brings both technical expertise and strong commercial awareness. You will be degree educated or have equivalent experience and hold MRICS qualification, with a broad background in general practice surveying. You will be comfortable navigating complex property transactions and able to apply your knowledge to a wide range of situations, delivering clear, practical solutions that balance risk, value and operational needs.

You will be a strong communicator who can build credibility quickly and influence at a senior level, both internally and externally. With proven negotiation skills, you will be confident leading discussions on high value and complex agreements, achieving outcomes that support both business objectives and stakeholder needs. Your experience of stakeholder management will allow you to build effective relationships across diverse groups, while your presentation skills will enable you to clearly articulate ideas, strategies and recommendations. We are looking for someone who is proactive, collaborative and motivated to make a real impact within a dynamic and evolving environment.

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