Head of Infrastructure & Utilities Surveyor (Landowner-Focused Role) | Vacancy Reference: 33124 DM
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
A rare opportunity to shape your own role, influence a growing specialist service, and make a real impact in a forward‑thinking rural practice.
You will bring strong technical expertise and leadership capability, playing a key role in strengthening our reputation as a trusted adviser to landowners navigating complex infrastructure matters. Alongside managing and growing existing client relationships, you will also be encouraged to develop your own network and drive new business opportunities. They are looking for someone who is curious, adaptable, commercially aware, and genuinely enthusiastic about continuing to develop their knowledge in a fast‑evolving sector. A confident communicator and natural collaborator, you will thrive in a close‑knit team environment where high standards and a positive culture go hand in hand.
Location - Bury St Edmunds and surrounding areas
Salary Package - £50,000 - £60,000 basic salary depending on skills and experience
What you will be doing
Leading the firm's infrastructure and utilities service line across a range of rural and landowner-focused projects
Advising landowners & occupiers affected by utilities, energy, transport, and wider infrastructure schemes
Negotiating compensation claims, wayleaves, easements, and land rights on behalf of clients
Managing client relationships and acting as a trusted adviser on complex statutory and development‑related matters
Overseeing a pipeline of infrastructure & utilities instructions from instruction through to completion
Identifying and developing new business opportunities and building your own client network
Providing technical guidance and support to colleagues within the wider team
Ensuring all work is delivered to a high professional standard, with accurate reporting and clear communication
Contributing to the strategic growth and direction of the infrastructure and utilities offering
Working collaboratively across the business to support broader rural consultancy services
What my client is looking for
Proven experience in infrastructure, utilities, land compensation, or a closely related surveying discipline
Strong technical knowledge of land rights, compulsory purchase, compensation claims, wayleaves, and easements
Ability to act as a trusted adviser to landowners & occupiers in complex, high-value situations
Chartered status (or equivalent professional qualification) with strong industry credibility
Confidence in leading client relationships and handling sensitive negotiations
Commercial awareness with the ability to identify and develop new business opportunities
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex matters clearly
Leadership capability, with experience mentoring or guiding junior team members
A proactive, self‑motivated approach with the ability to manage a varied workload independently
Strong attention to detail and a high standard of professional reporting
A collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively within a close‑knit consultancy team
Genuine interest in rural land, estates, and the long‑term impact of infrastructure on landowners
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regionally as required
Core Benefits
Competitive salary, dependent on experience
Holiday entitlement increasing by one day per year (up to 33 days including Bank Holidays)
Enhanced long service holiday entitlement after 5 and 10 years
Life Assurance Scheme
Income Protection Scheme
CPD and professional development support
Access to business mentor / personal coach
Professional subscriptions paid
Additional Benefits
Birthday day off
Enhanced maternity benefits
Annual summer and Christmas social events
As we are a specialist recruitment business within the Agricultural and Farming industry, we do require that ALL applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2 or an equivalent qualification which is relevant and necessary for the job that you are applying for.
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