Surveyor / Senior Surveyor – Compulsory Purchase & Infrastructure

Avison Young; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Travel across Ireland

APC/chartership support

Job summary

Avison Young seeks a Surveyor or Senior Surveyor to specialise in Compulsory Purchase & Infrastructure across Ireland. You will assess properties, negotiate acquisitions and support project teams on major infrastructure developments in roads, energy and public works.

The role combines technical surveying with commercial negotiation, stakeholder engagement and travel to sites across the country. Experience in CPO is advantageous but not essential; training and APC support are provided.

Qualifications

• Qualified surveyor with Chartered status or working towards it.
• Previous surveying or property-related experience; CPO experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Good analytical skills and commercial awareness.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and able to travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting and assessing properties and land affected by infrastructure projects.
• Preparing property valuations, cost estimates and budgets to inform planning.
• Advising clients on acquisition strategies, property interests and negotiation approaches.
• Engaging with property owners and representatives to negotiate acquisitions and settlements.
• Working with project teams, legal advisers and other professionals to progress projects.
• Preparing for and attending oral hearings, arbitrations and other proceedings.
• Managing a varied portfolio of property matters across Ireland.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Education

Professional surveying qualification / chartered status

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Surveyor / Senior Surveyor – Compulsory Purchase & Infrastructure

Help deliver the infrastructure that shapes Ireland's future

Are you a property professional looking for a role that offers variety, responsibility and the opportunity to work on some of Ireland's most important infrastructure projects?

Avison Young has Ireland's largest dedicated team of surveyors working on property matters associated with infrastructure projects. Our work spans a diverse range of sectors, including roads, public transport, pipelines, utilities and renewable energy.

We are looking to expand our team and welcome applications from Surveyors and Senior Surveyors who are interested in developing their careers in this specialist area of the property industry.

You don't need previous Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) experience to join us. Whether you already have experience in infrastructure and CPO work or are looking to take your surveying career in a new direction, we can provide the training, guidance and support to help you develop your expertise.

What makes this role different?

CPO and infrastructure surveying offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of property, major development and public infrastructure. No two projects are the same, and the work extends well beyond traditional property surveying.

You'll work with a wide variety of properties and landowners throughout Ireland, advising clients on property matters that are integral to delivering major projects. The role combines technical surveying knowledge with commercial judgement, problem-solving, negotiation and stakeholder engagement.

It's an opportunity to build a highly specialised skill set, gain exposure to complex and high-profile projects, and develop a career in an area of surveying that offers real professional variety.

What will you be doing?

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.

Who are we looking for?

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.

Why join Avison Young?

You'll join a dedicated team working in a specialist area of surveying, with opportunities to:

• Develop a sought-after specialism: Build expertise in CPO, infrastructure and land acquisition, supported by colleagues with extensive experience.
• Progress your professional qualifications: We actively support professional development and welcome candidates working towards their APC and chartership. You'll have access to guidance, mentoring and practical experience to help you progress towards your professional goals.
• Enjoy flexibility and hybrid working: Our work involves regular travel throughout Ireland for property inspections, site visits and client meetings. We balance this with flexible working arrangements and hybrid working, allowing you to work remotely where appropriate while remaining engaged with projects, clients and colleagues.
• Work on projects that matter: Contribute to infrastructure and renewable energy projects across Ireland.
• Enjoy genuine variety: Work across different property types, sectors, locations and stages of project delivery.
• Grow your career: Develop your technical, commercial, negotiation and client-management skills, with opportunities to take on increasing responsibility.
• Be part of an established team: Learn from experienced professionals and contribute to a growing area of the business.

Interested in finding out more?

If you're a Surveyor or Senior Surveyor looking for a new challenge, or a property professional interested in exploring a specialist area of the industry, we'd love to hear from you.

Previous CPO experience is welcome, but potential and a willingness to learn are just as important.