Land & Compensation Surveyor

Are you an experienced professional in rural land management with strong negotiation and communication skills? Do you have a track record of working with utilities or infrastructure projects to secure land and access rights?  If so, we have an excellent opportunity to join Wessex Water's Land Entry & Compensation Team as a Land & Compensation Surveyor.

What you'll do 

As part of one of the UK's top-performing water and sewerage companies, you'll play a key role in supporting our ambitious investment programme, delivering benefits for both customers and the environment.

Based at our Head Office in Bath and reporting to the Land & Compensation Manager, you will be responsible for securing land and associated rights required for project delivery.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• acting as the company's representative and primary point of liaison with landowners, agents, contractors, engineers and external stakeholders
• providing specialist advice on site selection, project design, and land acquisition strategies
• managing the service of statutory notices under the Water Industry Act 1991
• negotiating land purchases, access rights and easements, and instructing solicitors accordingly
• ensuring compliance with the company's codes of practice and land entry principles
• assessing, negotiating and settling compensation claims (statutory and non-statutory)
• advising on mitigation, accommodation works, and reinstatement
• supporting processes such as Warrants of entry, ADR and Compulsory Purchase where required.

What you'll need 

We're seeking a confident and pragmatic individual who can build strong relationships and navigate complex negotiations.

You will ideally have:

• a degree or equivalent qualification in land/estate management, with at least five years' relevant experience
• working knowledge of rural land management, valuation principles, and agricultural practices
• experience applying relevant legislation, including land law, planning, compulsory purchase and compensation
• excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritise, manage multiple tasks and work under pressure
• a high level of attention to detail and sound professional judgement.

Membership of RICS (or AssocRICS) and/or CAAV is desirable but not essential if equivalent experience can be demonstrated.

A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle are required, as travel across the region is part of the role.

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us. 

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Live – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.