Lead Surveyor - Commercial Property - 18 Month Fixed Term Contract

Company description: Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.

We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience (£53,339 - £66,674). This role has been classified as a Business Needs Users (BNU) and is eligible for a Company Car or Cash Allowance (£3000 per annum) subject to company criteria. Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year). Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution). Development opportunities in line with the Lead Surveyor progression plan. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus 2 extra wellness days! Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary. A great benefits package: choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. Retail savings scheme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Location: This role will initially be based in Bradford but we are moving our office to Leeds Valley Park in summer 2026, so you’ll be based there in the future - Hybrid Working (1 day in the office a week Bradford/Leeds) with regular regional travel across multiple sites across Yorkshire.

Work type: 18 Month Fixed Term Contract. 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Surveyor to join the Land & Property team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers.

What we do: Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity.

New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. The Land & Property team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. Join Yorkshire Water as a Lead Surveyor - Commercial Property and play a key role in managing one of Yorkshire’s largest land portfolios. From commercial estate management and lease negotiations to acquisitions, disposals and land opportunities, no two days are the same. You’ll lead on high-profile property matters and work across the region as part of a dynamic Estates Team.

Where you fit in: As our Lead Surveyor you will:

• Lead on exciting property acquisitions, disposals and landlord & tenant matters, providing expert advice that supports Yorkshire Water’s long-term strategy.
• Take the lead on a wide range of estate and property matters across one of Yorkshire’s largest land portfolios.
• Carry out land and property inspections across the region, ensuring opportunities and risks are identified early.
• Manage and respond to estate enquiries, delivering excellent service and practical solutions.
• Inspire, support and develop a team of surveyors and land officers.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders to solve problems and unlock opportunities across the estate.
• Oversee income and expenditure reporting, helping to drive financial performance.
• Support the Senior Estates Manager in delivering business strategy, financial targets and key long-term objectives.
• Mentor and coach colleagues, including supporting graduate surveyors through their APC journey.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• MRICS qualified with a strong track record of successfully managing estates and property portfolios to a high standard.
• Proven experience delivering complex estates projects on time and achieving outstanding results.
• Confident carrying out inspections across a wide range of land and property types.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety regulations and best practice within property.
• Extensive knowledge of the legal and regulatory requirements surrounding the ownership, management, acquisition, disposal and leasing of land and property.
• Excellent understanding of regional property markets and emerging opportunities.
• Commercially driven, with a proven ability to deliver against challenging financial and business targets.

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy!

If you’ve got experience in managing estates and property portfolios and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance. All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible. If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

No agencies please.