Surveyor / Senior Surveyor – Compulsory Purchase & Infrastructure

SCSI; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SCSI is seeking a Surveyor / Senior Surveyor for Compulsory Purchase & Infrastructure in Ireland. The role involves inspecting properties, valuing land, advising clients on acquisition strategies, and negotiating settlements across Ireland.

Candidates should hold a relevant surveying qualification, ideally chartered, with strong communication and analytical abilities, and be prepared to travel as required. A driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant surveying qualification, ideally with chartered status or working towards it, or an equivalent professional qualification.
• Previous experience in a surveying or property-related role; direct CPO experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Good analytical skills and commercial awareness.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• A full, valid driving licence and the ability to travel to sites and meetings as required.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting and assessing properties and land affected by infrastructure projects.
• Preparing property valuations, cost estimates and budgets to inform project planning and delivery.
• Advising clients on acquisition strategies, property interests and negotiation approaches.
• Engaging directly with property owners and their representatives to negotiate acquisitions and agree settlements.
• Working alongside clients, project teams, legal advisers and other professionals to progress projects.
• Preparing for and attending Oral Hearings, arbitrations and other formal proceedings where required.
• Managing a varied portfolio of property matters across different sectors and locations throughout Ireland.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Surveying qualification (chartered preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Driving licence

Job description

• Surveyor / Senior Surveyor – Compulsory Purchase & Infrastructure

Surveyor / Senior Surveyor – Compulsory Purchase & Infrastructure

23-10-2026 12:10

Job Responsibilities

Depending on your experience and level of seniority, your responsibilities will include:

• Inspecting and assessing properties and land affected by infrastructure projects.
• Preparing property valuations, cost estimates and budgets to inform project planning and delivery.
• Advising clients on acquisition strategies, property interests and negotiation approaches.
• Engaging directly with property owners and their representatives to negotiate acquisitions and agree settlements.
• Working alongside clients, project teams, legal advisers and other professionals to progress projects.
• Preparing for and attending Oral Hearings, arbitrations and other formal proceedings where required.
• Managing a varied portfolio of property matters across different sectors and locations throughout Ireland.

As you develop in the role, you’ll have the opportunity to take on greater responsibility for projects, client relationships and negotiations, appropriate to your experience.

Job Requirements

We’re interested in hearing from motivated property professionals who enjoy working with people, solving problems and tackling a varied workload.

You may already have experience in CPO, infrastructure or land acquisition, or you may come from a broader general practice surveying background and be keen to develop a new specialism.

We’re looking for candidates with:

• A relevant surveying qualification, ideally with chartered status or working towards it, or an equivalent professional qualification.
• Previous experience in a surveying or property-related role; direct CPO experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Good analytical skills and commercial awareness.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• A full, valid driving licence and the ability to travel to sites and meetings as required.

We’re particularly interested in people who are curious, proactive, willing to learn and comfortable engaging with a wide range of stakeholders.

Benefits & Compensation

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.