Partner - Infrastructure Advisory and Land Assembly in Somerset

Partner level opportunity with genuine autonomy.

Highly competitive package.

Exposure to major infrastructure and energy projects.

A Leadership Opportunity at a Pivotal Time.

Carter Jonas is entering an exciting phase of growth within its Infrastructure division, and is partnering exclusively with Joshua Robert on this retained search assignment. Following sustained expansion and recent team changes, the business is seeking a Partner to lead its South West Advisory and Land Assembly Team and support the next stage of development.

This is a rare opportunity to take leadership of an established 15+ person team, while shaping its future structure, performance and market positioning.

• Take ownership of a growing regional business unit.
• Lead a team across multiple locations.
• Drive operational performance and profitability.
• Play a key role in strengthening market presence.

This is not simply a leadership role. It is an opportunity to build, evolve and lead a business within a business, supported by the autonomy of a partnership structure.

The Importance of the Role

As the business grows, this role is critical to keeping the South West team performing at a high level while supporting broader strategic goals. The successful candidate will oversee day‑to‑day leadership, team performance, and client delivery, while enabling senior leadership to focus on wider growth and market expansion.

Key Highlights

• Leadership of a 15+ person regional Advisory and Land Assembly Team.
• Significant growth opportunity across infrastructure markets.
• High level of autonomy within a partnership structure.
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and decision‑making.
• Opportunity to shape team structure, processes and performance.

This role offers significant scope to make an impact within a business that values initiative, commercial thinking, and strong relationships.

Core Responsibilities

• Leading operational delivery across the South West team.
• Managing and developing a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Driving improvements in performance and profitability.
• Supporting recruitment and team growth.
• Strengthening client relationships and market presence.
• Improving systems, processes and ways of working.
• Delivering across major infrastructure projects.

This role offers significant scope to make a measurable impact on both people and performance.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will bring the leadership capability required to manage and grow a high‑performing team, alongside the commercial mindset to drive business performance.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong leadership experience within infrastructure, land, or property consultancy.
• Proven ability to manage and develop teams.
• Strong commercial awareness with a track record of delivery.
• Experience working with infrastructure or energy clients.
• Ability to build and maintain senior client relationships.
• Confidence operating in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.

Most importantly, the individual will demonstrate:

• Ambition to grow and develop a business.
• Credibility as a leader.
• Drive to improve performance and outcomes.

Why Join Carter Jonas

Carter Jonas offers something increasingly rare: the opportunity to combine entrepreneurial freedom with the backing of an established national consultancy. As a partnership, individuals are trusted to take ownership, make decisions, and shape their business area.

Why this role stands out

• Leadership role within a respected national consultancy.
• Genuine autonomy to run and grow a business unit.
• Clear pathway to progress within the Partnership.
• Opportunity to influence strategy, people and performance.
• Exposure to high‑profile infrastructure projects.

For the right individual, this role offers both immediate impact and long‑term career progression.