Land Right Surveyor

OCU Group; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure services provider is seeking a Senior Surveyor / Land Rights Surveyor to support major utility and infrastructure projects across London and the South West. The candidate should have a strong agricultural understanding and the ability to negotiate land rights effectively. This role is both people-focused and technical, requiring good communication and collaboration skills. Opportunities for training and development are offered within a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Clear career progression

Training and development opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• RICS qualified, newly qualified, or qualified by experience.
• Strong agricultural and rural land knowledge is essential.
• Experience negotiating compensation related to land rights.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality land and property advice for clients.
• Secure land rights including wayleaves, easements, and acquisitions.
• Negotiate compensation claims fairly and professionally.
• Maintain accurate records and provide client updates.
• Support and mentor junior team members where appropriate.

Skills

Agricultural and rural land knowledge

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management skills

Education

RICS qualified or equivalent

Job description

Surveyor / Land Rights Surveyor

Location: Oxford, Swindon, Ruislip or Slough (regional working across London & the South West)

Sector: Utilities & Infrastructure

About OCU Group

OCU Group is a market leader in end-to-end infrastructure engineering, operating across the utilities, digital and energy sectors. We specialise in delivering complex projects safely, efficiently and sustainably, supporting the UK’s journey to Net Zero. With rapid growth, strong investment and a reputation for technical excellence, OCU offers long‑term career opportunities on nationally significant infrastructure schemes.

The Role

We are looking for a Senior Surveyor / Land Rights Surveyor to join our growing team, supporting major utility and infrastructure projects across London and the South West. This role is heavily focused on agricultural and rural land, working directly with landowners, farmers and local stakeholders.

This is a people‑focused role as much as a technical one. You’ll need a strong agricultural understanding, empathy for landowners and occupiers, and the ability to balance commercial delivery with doing the right thing on the ground.

We are open to:

• Experienced Land / Utility Surveyors
• Newly qualified RICS surveyors or surveyors qualified by experience, with strong rural or agricultural backgrounds

Utilities experience is desirable but not essential — training will be provided for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality land and property advice on behalf of OCU’s clients, taking ownership and pride in your work
• Secure land rights including wayleaves, easements, temporary possessions and land acquisitions
• Negotiate compensation claims fairly and professionally, with a clear understanding of agricultural impact and reinstatement
• Work closely with design and delivery teams to ensure proposals align with consenting requirements
• Build trusted relationships with landowners, farmers, agents, clients and internal stakeholders
• Communicate clearly and confidently, managing expectations and resolving issues proactively
• Lead collaborative working on projects, often based from site or project offices
• Maintain accurate records, provide client updates and ensure KPIs are met
• Support and mentor junior team members where appropriate
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, best practice and professional standards
• Maintain CPD and stay up to date with legal and technical developments

Skills & Experience

• RICS qualified, newly qualified, or qualified by experience
• Strong agricultural and rural land knowledge (essential)
• Experience negotiating compensation and understanding reinstatement obligations
• General understanding of infrastructure or construction methods
• Familiarity with wayleaves, easements, land acquisition, CPOs and environmental consents (desirable)
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

What We Offer

• Work on high‑profile, long‑term infrastructure projects
• Clear career progression within a fast‑growing organisation
• Training and development in utilities land rights (if required)
• Supportive, professional and values‑led working environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package