Senior Surveyor - Workplace Accommodation

Network Rail; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Surveyor to manage property portfolios and develop accommodation strategies. The ideal candidate will have strong surveying expertise, excellent communication skills, and experience in property transactions. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid work arrangements, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days)

Defined benefit pension scheme

75% subsidy on rail tickets

Healthcare Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Wide range of General Practice surveying experience.
• Proven experience of managing complex property transactions.
• Desirable understanding of rail industry and rail legislation.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Head of Workplace to develop accommodation strategies.
• Provide professional surveying expertise for strategic decisions.
• Conduct thorough market analysis for key locations.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Education

Degree level education

MRICS qualified

Job description

Overview

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. If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you! We offer excellent benefits, including: generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days; defined benefit pension scheme; 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets; up to 75% off leisure travel; interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets; discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass; flexible/hybrid working arrangements; volunteer leave to make a positive impact; Healthcare Scheme, GymPass discounts, Cycle to work plus more; generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments — plus, more…

Brief Description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a strategically minded and commercially astute Senior Surveyor to join our Workplace Team within Route Services Finance and Business Support. In this post you will be responsible for providing expert property advice and managing a complex portfolio to ensure value for money. A central and strategic part of this role involves working in close partnership with the Head of Workplace to develop, shape, and deliver our National and London accommodation strategies. Your expertise will be critical in determining how and where Network Rail occupies space, directly influencing the efficiency and future of our corporate estate.

Responsibilities

• National & London Strategy: Work directly with the Head of Workplace to develop, refine, and implement long-term national and London specific accommodation strategies. Ensure these strategies align with operational demands, financial constraints, and organisational transformation goals.
• Strategic Portfolio Management: Provide professional surveying expertise to inform strategic decisions on the entire corporate estate, from leasehold acquisitions and disposals to managing lease events (renewals, break clauses, rent reviews) across the national portfolio.
• Financial Oversight & Modelling: Partner with the Finance team to build robust financial models for occupancy costs, forecast budgets, and provide detailed business cases for strategic property decisions, ensuring value for money across both national and London portfolios.
• Workplace Optimization: Provide crucial property and commercial advice on projects aimed at optimising space utilisation, implementing agile working, and managing large-scale relocations or consolidations.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a key liaison between the Finance team, the Head of Workplace, and internal operational clients. Translate business needs into property solutions and effectively communicate complex strategies to senior stakeholders.
• Market Analysis: Conduct thorough market analysis for key locations, particularly within the London market, to provide insights on trends, pricing, and opportunities that inform our strategic plans.

Qualifications

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

How to apply

Vacancy type: Permanent, 35 hours per week, Hybrid working of 2/3 days in the office. We welcome applications from those seeking flexible or part time hours.

Location: The Quadrant, Milton Keynes or London

Closing date: 6th October 2025

Interviews: will take place from 13th October 2025

Band & Salary: 3C £55,596 to £65,966 (plus pay related benefits)

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to a diverse workplace enriched with representation from diverse cultures, backgrounds and skills. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where difference is embraced, and individuals can thrive. We recognise that the success of the team is dependent on a multi-cultural, multi-disciplined group of individuals, aligned to deliver successful solutions. At Network Rail, we have a number of employee networks to reflect our diverse population and help to raise issues to the wider workforce and support their membership and support our Everybody Matters strategy, led by our