Land Rights Surveyor

  • James & Partners
  • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
  • 20/02/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Land Rights Surveyor - Cambridge

£40,000+ Car Allowance Bonus Hybrid / Remote Working Permanent

My client is a leading national land and property advisory firm working at the forefront of UK infrastructure delivery. They are seeking a Land Rights Surveyor to join their Cambridge office, supporting high-profile client programmes across utilities, energy, and major construction schemes.

This is a role with real variety, combining stakeholder management, technical coordination, and site-based involvement.

The Role

Working as part of an established land rights team, you will support the end-to-end process of securing access, coordinating agreements, and maintaining ongoing communication between the client and grantees during construction.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting the facilitation of land rights processes and agreements

  • Liaising with landowners, local authorities, statutory bodies, and agents

  • Attending site meetings and supporting construction-phase communication

  • Managing accurate reporting and project documentation

  • Communicating technical updates clearly to both clients and stakeholders

  • Supporting colleagues and sharing best practice across the team

What My Client Wants
  • A professional, confident communicator who can deal with multiple stakeholder groups

  • Strong organisation skills and excellent attention to detail

  • Ability to manage competing deadlines and multiple jobs

  • Comfortable working under pressure

  • Good IT capability (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Ideal Experience

Candidates should have 2+ years' knowledge in:

  • Property and land law

  • Agriculture / land management

  • Environment or rural surveying

  • Valuation or estate-related work

Candidates working towards RICS / AssocRICS or CAAV are welcomed and supported.

Package
  • Salary from £40,000+

  • Car allowance

  • Bonus scheme

  • Hybrid / remote working available

  • Market-leading benefits including pension, life assurance, health cash plan, wellbeing support and flexible leave options