Senior Surveyor - Utilities & Infrastructure

JR United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Bath seeks a Senior Surveyor to oversee compensation and compulsory purchase projects for utilities and transport sectors. The candidate will ensure project delivery, manage teams, and engage in business development while maintaining client satisfaction. This role offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• RICS-qualified or degree-holder in a relevant field.
• Market sector knowledge expected at senior level.

Responsibilities

• Manage team time utilization and ensure service delivery.
• Deliver budgets and maintain high client service standards.
• Negotiate compensation and procure new work instructions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Business development

Proactive approach

Education

Degree-level qualification accredited by the RICS

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Senior Surveyor - Utilities & Infrastructure, Bath

Client: Bruton Knowles

Location: Bath, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 6

Posted: 06.06.2025

Expiry Date: 21.07.2025

Job Description:

Overview

The purpose of the job is to undertake Compensation and Compulsory Purchase work, delivering contract work to Transport and Utility clients, including Nationally Significant Infrastructure projects, and other utility and infrastructure jobs, ensuring appropriate fee income to the business.

To organise project surveyors and referencers for successful delivery of projects across transportation and utility sectors.

To develop work from new and existing sector clients, in collaboration with team colleagues and BK Offices regionally.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of service.
• Manage team time utilization to maximize efficiency and profitability.
• Deliver agreed budgets and targets.
• Maintain high client service standards while retaining profitability.
• Negotiate compensation according to client instructions.
• Procure new work instructions where possible.
• Assist in budget delivery and manage personal performance, exceeding technical skills.
• Attend training sessions and team meetings.
• Support other offices as directed.
• Provide CPO and compensation advice within BK.

Person Specification

The candidate should have market sector knowledge and be at a senior level or seeking to progress to this level.

Qualifications:

Degree-level qualification accredited by the RICS, with membership as an RICS-qualified professional.

• Self-starter with strong interpersonal skills and effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Organized, methodical, with high attention to detail.
• Effective time management skills, prioritizing to meet deadlines.
• Team player willing to interact with professional staff.
• Adaptable, eager to learn new skills and methods.
• Responsible, able to work independently within set parameters.
• Willing to engage in business development.
• Proactive approach to work.
• Ability to produce clear, concise reports and recommendations.
• Proficient with IT, especially Microsoft Office and good keyboard skills.