Technical Surveyor

Network Rail; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Rail season ticket subsidy

Healthcare

Cycle to work

Job summary

Network Rail London region seeks an administrative and technical support to a team of Chartered Surveyors, providing coordination across land acquisitions, disposals, leases and related matters.

You will build relationships with internal colleagues to ensure efficient delivery and contribute to safe working practices while developing knowledge toward Chartered Status in general practice surveying.

Qualifications

• Educated to A level or equivalent.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills required.
• Proactive, collaborative, and able to manage priorities.
• Strong negotiation ability and time management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a professional, flexible environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and technical support to the Chartered Surveyors team.
• Contribute to the delivery of Property Services including acquisitions, disposals, leases and Landlord/Tenant matters.
• Develop relationships with internal colleagues to enable efficient delivery of client remit.
• Support the development and implementation of a safe working environment.

Skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Time management

Education

A level

Job description

Who We Are

Covering Wessex, Sussex, and Kent, the Southern Region is one of the busiest and most dynamic parts of the railway. Our teams keep some of the UK's most vital passenger and freight routes moving every single day. We are currently providing advice to support £100's of millions of pounds worth of works. With a focus on land acquisitions, disposals and providing professional property advice to internal clients on major national and regional infrastructure projects.

You will be working in a highly professional and flexible environment. This role will offer you the opportunity to work on a diverse range of work and develop your knowledge of surveying.

It will be challenging. But you will be able to develop and hone your skills within a small but supportive team working on some of the busiest parts of Britain's railway.

Safe behaviour

is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision.

About The Role

The purpose of this role is to provide administrative and technical support to a team of Chartered Surveyors working across the Region.

This Role Will Also Allow You To Develop Your Practical Knowledge And Understanding Of General Practice Surveying And Work Towards Chartered Status (should You Want To). The Type Of Work Will Include Helping With:

• Co-ordinating and organising the team
• Land acquisitions & disposals
• Negotiation of leases/easements/restrictive covenants
• Negotiation of permanent & temporary rights of way
• Landlord & Tenant matters
• Compensation claims

What You'll Be Doing

In this varied and rewarding role, you will:

• Provide administrative and technical support to the team of Chartered Surveyors
• Contribute to the delivery a range of Property Services including acquisitions & disposals; leases and other Landlord/Tenant matters
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal colleagues to enable efficient and effective delivery of our client remit.
• Support the development and implementation of a safe working environment.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive, and eager to develop their experience within property. Strong communication skills, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to delivering great customer service will help you succeed in this role.

Essential

• Excellent organisational skills
• Positive and proactive team player
• Good communication and influencing skills
• Good negotiation skills
• Proven experience of managing time and priorities

Desirable

• Work experience of property industry
• An understanding of the rail industry
• Full Driving Licence
• Experience of stakeholder management

Your experience and skills

• Support the Stations Portfolio Team in delivering Integrated Station Plans (ISPs) through effective involvement in Local Delivery Groups (LDGs).
• Build positive working relationships with customers, stakeholders, and colleagues to provide an excellent customer experience.
• Assist in delivering high-quality estate management activities that help maintain asset value and condition across the station portfolio.
• Support the management of customer queries, issues, and credit control activities on a day-to-day basis.
• Contribute to the effective management of the stations portfolio, ensuring activities align with professional standards and industry best practice.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Educated to A level or equivalent.
• Good negotiation skills
• Good communication skills
• Diplomacy skills
• Positive and proactive team player

Desirable

• Training for TechRICS qualification
• Full driving licence

Band & Salary

from £33,000

Vacancy type

Perm

Location

London Puddle Dock, Blackfriars

Closing date

2nd October 2026

We Offer Excellent Benefits, Including:

• Generous annual leave 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.
• Healthcare Scheme, GymPass discounts, Cycle to work plus more.
• We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments

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