Surveyor / Land Officer
Location: Glasgow (with travel as required – Hybrid working available)
Contract: Full Time (flexible working considered)
Directorate: Land Assembly
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 partnered with some of the biggest names in transport, renewables, utilities, and regeneration, helping deliver projects that improve connectivity, drive the net zero agenda, and create life-changing benefits for communities.
We are Project Managers, Chartered Surveyors, Stakeholder Engagement Consultants and Land Referencers, based across the UK and Ireland, working collaboratively to provide expert advice that delivers results.
About the Role
We are looking for a Surveyor / Land Officer to join our growing team in Scotland, working across a variety of renewables, utilities, and transport projects.
This is a client-facing role where you’ll engage directly with landowners, lead negotiations, and support the delivery of land rights for projects such as offshore wind, onshore renewables, utilities, and major transport initiatives.
You’ll enjoy a varied workload, collaborating with colleagues across Land Referencing, GIS, valuation, consents management, and stakeholder engagement to deliver successful outcomes. As our business continues to expand, this role offers excellent opportunities for professional growth and development.
What You’ll Do
* Negotiate land agreements and manage land assembly for major infrastructure projects.
* Build strong relationships with landowners, clients, and stakeholders.
* Identify risks, propose solutions, and escalate where needed.
* Support project delivery across multiple sectors, from renewables to transport.
* Work collaboratively with other professional advisors and internal teams.
About You
* Experience negotiating land agreements for infrastructure projects.
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with confidence dealing with landowners.
* Knowledge of compensation frameworks and CPO guidance.
* Understanding of market trends and approaches to negotiation.
* Ability to identify risks and recommend practical solutions.
Our Values
At Ardent, our people live by our values:
* Thirst for Knowledge – Always learning and growing.
* Own It – Taking pride in our work and accountability for results.
* Be the Difference – Driving energy and focus to make things happen.
* Enjoy the Journey – Creating a fun, supportive and engaging workplace.
* Adapt – Embracing change and innovation.
What We Offer
We know our people are our strength, so we provide an environment where you can thrive:
* 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 culture with wellbeing at its heart
Interested?
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and work on projects that shape Scotland’s infrastructure and renewable 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