Head of Infrastructure & Utilities Surveyor (Landowner‑Focused)
Location: Suffolk / Bury St Edmunds Seniority: Senior / Principal / Head of Department Sector: Infrastructure * Utilities * Renewables * Land Rights * Rural Property Salary: Competitive + leadership pathway + autonomy
A respected rural and infrastructure consultancy is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Head of Infrastructure & Utilities Surveyor to lead, grow, and shape their infrastructure offering across East Anglia.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a strategic leadership role with the freedom to develop a service line, influence business direction, and work closely with landowners, developers, statutory bodies, and major infrastructure operators.
⭐ The Opportunity
You'll take ownership of a well‑established infrastructure and utilities function, with responsibility for:
Leading the delivery of infrastructure, utilities, and energy projects across the region
Managing land rights, access, easements, wayleaves, and compensation matters
Providing expert advice to landowners affected by infrastructure schemes
Acting as a key point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and project partners
Developing new business opportunities and strengthening existing relationships
Overseeing project strategy, resourcing, and commercial performance
Supporting, mentoring, and developing junior surveyors
Driving growth, innovation, and service development within the team
This role combines technical delivery, client leadership, and strategic direction - ideal for someone ready to step up or already operating at a senior level.
⭐ About You
You'll be a strong fit if you bring:
Experience in infrastructure, utilities, land rights, rural surveying, or energy projects
A solid understanding of landowner representation and infrastructure impacts
Confidence managing complex stakeholder relationships
Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify and convert opportunities
Leadership capability - whether proven or emerging
Ideally MRICS, though equivalent experience is welcomed
A collaborative, grounded approach suited to a close‑knit consultancy environment
You'll thrive if you enjoy autonomy, responsibility, and the chance to shape a service line.
⭐ What You'll Work On
Projects may include:
Major utilities upgrades and new infrastructure routes
Renewable energy schemes (solar, wind, grid connections)
Water, power, and telecoms infrastructure
Landowner negotiations and compensation
Access, rights, and land assembly
Strategic advice for long‑term infrastructure planning
You'll work closely with landowners, developers, statutory undertakers, and infrastructure operators across East Anglia.
⭐ What's on Offer
A senior leadership role with genuine influence
A strong pipeline of infrastructure and energy work
Autonomy to shape and grow a service line
Supportive leadership and a non‑corporate culture
Clear progression and long‑term opportunity
The chance to build something meaningful within a respected practice