Surveyor - Land Services

Ardent Management; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Management Limited in the UK is seeking a Surveyor to support land services, compensation advice, and stakeholder engagement for major infrastructure projects. Hybrid working options enable work from Birmingham, London, Manchester or Leeds, on a full-time basis.

You will advise on compulsory purchase, lead negotiations with landowners and clients, mentor junior colleagues, and help deliver compliant, timely land-related outcomes while promoting safety and high professional standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in compensation claims and land valuation processes.
• Ability to manage negotiations with landowners, clients and regulators.
• Strong advisory skills and stakeholder engagement.
• Understanding of CPO legislation and related guidance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver informative and engaging presentations.
• Improve communication, team performance and client outcomes.
• Liaise with landowners, strengthen stakeholder relationships.
• Mentor junior team members and provide feedback.
• Develop junior colleagues’ skills and foster a positive culture.
• Set a positive example and uphold company values.
• Ensure high standards and consistent project delivery.
• Identify potential leads and new work opportunities.
• Promote safety within teams and advocate for improvements.
• Support profitability and efficient use of costs and resources.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Land acquisition negotiations

Compulsory purchase legislation

Job description

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Job Title Surveyor

Directorate (and Team) Land Services

Location (supported by Hybrid Working) Birmingham , London, Manchester or Leeds

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 Surveyor role is 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 lifeimproving changes and enabling progress towards net zero, connectivity, and regeneration for communities.As a Surveyor at Ardent, you will be expected to:

• Act as a trusted advisor, supplying specialist technical input, particularly around compensation and compulsory purchase legislation
• Project manage and lead negotiations with landowners, clients and stakeholders, helping to secure land and resolve claims efficiently and compliantly
• Maintain 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 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 to 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

• Delivering informative and engagingpresentations to small groups or teams.
• More effective communication, stronger teamperformance, and better client and stakeholderoutcomes.
• Liaising with landowners Strengthening 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 timeand demonstrating company values.
• Ensuring that high standards and company values areembedded across all levels of the team, leading toexcellent 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.
• Supports a financially healthy and sustainablebusiness that supports 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 relevantprofessional membership.
• The individual and business are recognised 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.

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