Senior Surveyor – Land Assembly (Utilities)
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Location: Birmingham or London (with travel as required – Hybrid working available)
Contract: Full Time
Salary: Competitive
About Us
Ardent is the UK’s leading provider of land, consent management and stakeholder engagement services, supporting major infrastructure and regeneration projects from concept to delivery.
Since 1992, we’ve been trusted by clients across transport, renewables, utilities, and regeneration to deliver projects that improve connectivity, drive the net zero agenda, and bring lasting benefits to communities.
With offices across the UK and Ireland, we’re a fast-growing consultancy that has doubled in size in just three years, now employing around 200 people. Our success comes from being problem-solvers, can-doers and solution-drivers who provide strategic, proactive advice to achieve deliverable consents and positive outcomes.
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Surveyor to join our Land Assembly (Utilities) team, providing expert advice and leadership on major infrastructure and regeneration projects.
This role combines technical expertise, client management, and people leadership. You’ll work with project teams to deliver high-quality land services, manage stakeholder negotiations, and provide strategic input into land acquisition approaches and utilities issues.
You’ll also have the chance to work directly with industry experts on a nationally significant DCO project, with opportunities to travel and engage with affected parties.
What You’ll Do
* Provide strategic advice on land acquisition approaches, risk identification and land strategy.
* Act as Case Manager, leading negotiations and building trusted relationships with stakeholders.
* Deliver professional support for land assembly and project delivery.
* Negotiate Heads of Terms, easements, wayleaves and private agreements.
* Advise clients on DCO, CPO and TWAO matters.
* Mentor and support junior team members, contributing to people leadership within the team.
* Develop and present complex technical information to a range of stakeholders.
* Support systems development and database management to enhance efficiency.
About You
* Strong background in surveying, ideally within utilities or renewables.
* Experience negotiating HoTs, easements, wayleaves and landowner agreements.
* Knowledge of utilities issues on major projects.
* Familiarity with RICS Professional Standards.
* Confident advising clients on DCO/CPO/TWAO processes.
* Skilled in client and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to influence and build trust.
* Interested in systems development and improving project processes.
Our Values
At Ardent, our people live by our values:
* Thirst for Knowledge – Always learning and improving.
* Own It – Taking responsibility and pride in what we deliver.
* Be the Difference – Driving energy and focus to make things happen.
* Enjoy the Journey – Creating an engaging and supportive workplace.
* Adapt – Embracing change and innovation to deliver growth.
What We Offer
We’re people-focused, offering careers rather than just jobs. At Ardent, you’ll have the chance to grow, develop and make an impact.
Our benefits include:
* Hybrid & smart working policy
* Private medical health plan
* Career progression & coaching opportunities
* Cycle to Work scheme & Electric Car scheme
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
* A collaborative, supportive culture with wellbeing at the centre
Interested?
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and work on projects that shape the UK’s infrastructure and utilities future, we’d love to hear from you.
Send your CV to people@ardent-management.com
Or contact Stuart Thomas at stuartthomas@ardent-management.com
Find out more at www.ardent-management.com