Infrastructure Surveyor in Leeds, West Yorkshire

MRICS / AssocRICS - Senior - Associate

We're looking for an MRICS Associate Surveyor to join a specialist team working on major infrastructure, land rights and compulsory purchase projects across the UK. You'll advise clients, engage with landowners and support the delivery of Development Consent Orders (DCOs) and Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPOs) from early consultation through to compensation.

• Lead landowner engagement and consultations

• Advise clients on DCO powers, processes and documentation

• Prepare and review Lands information for major infrastructure schemes

• Draft valuations, compensation claims and negotiate settlements

• Support landowners affected by CPO, including objections and petitions

• Advise acquiring authorities on land assembly and compensation

• Prepare professional reports, advice notes and Property Cost Estimates

• Build strong client relationships and support business development

• Assist with mentoring and developing graduates

• MRICS or AssocRICS qualified or working towards

• Strong experience advising and negotiating with landowners

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Confident working with multiple stakeholders

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail

• Experience delivering DCO/CPO work

• Solid understanding of relevant legislation (Planning Act 2008, TCPA, TWA, Compensation Code)

• Proactive, disciplined and commercially aware

• Exposure to nationally significant infrastructure projects

• Collaboration with multidisciplinary specialists

• Clear long‑term career development pathways

• Competitive salary, bonus potential and a comprehensive benefits package

• Flexible working options and strong focus on wellbeing and inclusion