Land & Surveyor

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.

You will receive a car allowance in this role.

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.

• 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 toan interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trainedmental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award‑winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Live – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

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.