Associate - Rural Infrastructure Surveyor

Associate - Rural Infrastructure Surveyor (MRICS)
Infrastructure Rural Valuation & Compensation Nottingham Permanent

A leading infrastructure property consultancy is seeking an experienced MRICS Associate - Rural Infrastructure Surveyor to join its established and growing Infrastructure team based in Nottingham.
This role is ideal for a surveyor with a strong rural background who enjoys working closely with landowners and claimants, advising on valuation and compensation matters arising from major infrastructure schemes, while also taking on leadership responsibility within a high-performing team.

The Opportunity
You will act as a trusted adviser on rural land and property matters impacted by infrastructure development. Working at Associate level, you will deliver technically robust valuation and compensation advice, manage landowner relationships, and play an active role in developing both people and business opportunities across the region.
This is a senior, client-facing position offering autonomy, variety and a clear platform for long-term progression within the infrastructure sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Valuation of rural land and property affected by infrastructure schemes.
• Advising on and negotiating compensation for temporary possession and permanent land acquisition.
• Acting for landowners and claimants on infrastructure-led rural matters.
• Applying compulsory purchase and compensation principles to real-world scenarios.
• Building, maintaining and developing strong landowner and client relationships.
• Identifying and progressing new business and relationship opportunities locally.
• Managing and supporting surveyors within the team.
• Mentoring and coaching junior colleagues through their professional development.
• Contributing to the development of best-practice systems, processes and use of technology.
• Ensuring compliance with professional, legal and internal standards.

About You

• MRICS qualified and a Registered Valuer.
• Strong experience in rural valuation and land matters.
• Exposure to infrastructure projects and compensation-led work.
• Good understanding of compulsory purchase and compensation principles.
• Confident dealing directly with landowners and stakeholders.
• Commercially minded, with an interest in developing client relationships.
• Comfortable leading and developing others.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regionally.

Why Join?

• Work on nationally significant infrastructure projects with long-term pipeline.
• High level of responsibility and autonomy at Associate level.
• Clear career progression within a respected national consultancy.
• Flexible and agile working culture.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Collaborative environment where technical expertise and professional judgement are valued.

If you are a Rural Surveyor looking to specialise further in infrastructure, or an Infrastructure Surveyor seeking a senior role with strong landowner and compensation exposure, this opportunity offers both challenge and long-term career potential.