Senior Land Rights Surveyor
Location: Oxford
Sector: Utilities & Infrastructure
Milford RES is working in partnership with a leading infrastructure contractor to recruit a Senior Surveyor / Land Rights Surveyor to support major utility and infrastructure projects across London and the South West.
This role has a strong focus on agricultural and rural land. It requires a surveyor who combines technical expertise with strong interpersonal skills, someone who understands the realities of working land and can build trusted relationships with landowners, farmers, and local stakeholders while delivering commercially sound outcomes.
We welcome applications from:
* Experienced Land or Utility Surveyors
* Newly qualified RICS Surveyors
* Surveyors qualified by experience with a strong rural or agricultural background
The Role
You will provide professional land and property advice across a portfolio of infrastructure projects, securing land rights and negotiating agreements that enable construction while maintaining positive and respectful stakeholder relationships.
This is a collaborative, delivery-focused position that may involve regular time on site or in project offices.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver high-quality land and property advice on infrastructure projects
* Secure land rights including wayleaves, easements, temporary possessions, and acquisitions
* Negotiate compensation claims fairly, with clear understanding of agricultural impact and reinstatement obligations
* Work closely with design and delivery teams to align proposals with consenting requirements
* Build and maintain trusted relationships with landowners, farmers, agents, and clients
* Manage stakeholder communication proactively and professionally
* Maintain accurate records, reporting, and KPI performance
* Support and mentor junior team members where appropriate
* Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, professional standards, and best practice
* Maintain CPD and remain up to date with legal and technical developments
Skills & Experience
* RICS qualified, newly qualified, or qualified by experience
* Strong agricultural and rural land knowledge (essential)
* Experience negotiating compensation and understanding reinstatement principles
* General understanding of infrastructure or construction methodologies
* Familiarity with wayleaves, easements, land acquisition, CPOs, and environmental consents (desirable)
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
The Opportunity
Our client is a well-established and growing infrastructure delivery business operating across utilities, energy, digital, and water sectors. They offer meaningful responsibility, long-term career progression, and the opportunity to work on projects that support critical national infrastructure.
If you are looking to join a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation where your expertise in rural land and stakeholder engagement will make a tangible impact, Milford RES would be pleased to speak with you confidentially