Land & Compensation Surveyor in Bath

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.

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

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.

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.