We are currently working on behalf of our trusted client who are looking for a Principal Surveyor. Our client is at the forefront of delivering a transformative rail project that will improve connectivity and boost economic growth across the region. Committed to sustainability, innovation, and community engagement, they are developing a new transport link that will provide faster, greener, and more reliable journeys. With a focus on collaboration and excellence, they are shaping the future of rail travel and creating opportunities for local communities and businesses.
What You Can Expect
- Location – Milton Keynes (Hybrid – 2 days in the office per week)
- Salary – Up to £95,000
- Work type – Permanent
Main Responsibilities as a Principal Surveyor
- Support delivery through land & property deliverables and advice to secure deliverables and advice to secure development consent and assemble land required for project
- Manage delivery of property solutions and transactions including temporary access, acquisitions, agreements, and leases to support the DCO, construction and operation of the project
- Manage consultation and engagement with landowners and representatives to develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders
- Manage land and property held by the project ahead of construction and operation
- Manage suppliers to meet agreed timescales, cost, budget and governance processes where necessary initiating corrective actions
- Support co-ordination of the different elements of the land and property programme to time, cost, and budget and within the agreed governance
- Maintain property cost estimate and registers of land and property risks, issues and opportunities, working with the risk team and use professional knowledge to advise on risk mitigation
- Report on progress and quality of key land and property deliverables
- Monitor and prepare reports for senior managers
- Take responsibility of your own and others’ health and safety by adopting and working to the Health and Safety principles.
- Demonstrates a cost-conscious mindset, keeping tax payers’ money at the forefront of decisions.
- Shows a commitment to innovation by proactively seeking creative solutions to challenges and opportunities.
Experience, Skills, and Qualifications
- Proven experience of managing a range of property transactions and negotiations
- Experience of maintaining effective external relationships to understand stakeholders’ needs and priorities
- Experience of explaining property matters and reports to others who may not have a background in property. Presenting data and explaining reports to stakeholders at all levels
- Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver an overall programme of activities to acquire, transfer, manage and dispose of land and property
- Experience in demonstrating compliance with Statutory, Regulatory and Professional requirements
What’s In It For You?
- Competitive base salary
- Up to 12% employer’s pension contribution
- 36 days holiday a year (including bank holidays) + up to 2 days to buy
- Life assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Perks platform with hundreds of discounts and freebies
- On-the-spot and annual awards
- Advanced learning and development programmes
- Great work-life balance and flexible working opportunities
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- Exceptional IT tools
For further information on this Principal Surveyor role apply below
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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