Build the world you want to live in with a career in the infrastructure property sector
At Carter Jonas we boast a strong reputation and prestige, allowing employees to engage with diverse and high-profile projects across various sectors. The company fosters a collaborative environment where teamwork is encouraged, and employees often cite the supportive culture and friendly colleagues as key highlights of the work environment.
Additionally, Carter Jonas offers a comprehensive benefits package, including private health insurance, a cycle-to-work scheme, and flexible working arrangements, which contribute to a healthy work-life balance. The firm is committed to professional development, providing structured career paths and opportunities for continuous learning.
Moreover, the company emphasizes corporate social responsibility, allowing employees to participate in charity work and sustainability initiatives, which aligns with their values of being approachable, effective, and ambitious. Overall, Carter Jonas combines a dynamic work environment with a strong commitment to employee well-being and professional growth, making it an attractive employer in the property sector.
We have an excellent opportunity for an Associate Infrastructure Surveyor to play a leading role in delivering advice to major transport and infrastructure clients, with a particular focus on the South and Southeast
The role will be based out of our West Malling office, however due to the nature of the portfolio the successful candidate will be required to travel. As an employer we also encourage flexible working.
Main tasks
1. Leading the delivery of high-profile infrastructure projects across rail, road, energy and transport, providing strategic and tactical advice on land acquisition, compulsory purchase, compensation and valuation matters including nationally significant schemes.
2. Negotiating land acquisition, options, leases and compensation/disturbance claims following works.
3. Managing statutory processes including CPO, access consents and third-party land rights.
4. Developing new business opportunities, strengthening client relationships and contributing to regional growth initiatives.
5. Leading, mentoring and managing surveyors, supporting professional development and high performance across the team.
You will work collaboratively with client teams and Carter Jonas offices, contributing to best-practice systems, efficient processes and continuous improvement.
This job description is not exhaustive, and the jobholder may be required to undertake additional duties from time to time to ensure the smooth running of the department.
What does it take to be successful?
Ideally you will be RICS qualified (MRICS) with extensive experience in infrastructure and/or property consultancy. Experience in delivering and managing multiple infrastructure projects, ideally including CPO and compensation work, is essential to the role. You will be a confident leader with proven experience managing and developing high-performing teams. This role requires you to be commercially minded, with strong client, stakeholder and negotiation skills along with being highly organised, analytical and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, flexible environment.
A full UK driving license is required.
If you feel you have some of the qualities we are looking for and would like to ask questions about the role, we would like to hear from you.