What you'll be doing

• Take the lead on securing the land rights needed to deliver some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects.
• Negotiate high-value and complex agreements with landowners and stakeholders, balancing commercial, legal and community considerations.
• Act as a trusted expert on DCO, CPO and compensation matters, influencing key project decisions.
• Build strong relationships with landowners, communities and project teams to enable successful delivery.
• Work closely with external land agents and consultants, ensuring projects progress efficiently and effectively.
• Share your expertise and support the development of junior surveyors within a collaborative national team.

What we're looking for

You'll likely be a Surveyor with experience in land acquisition, land rights or infrastructure delivery, gained within consultancy, utilities, infrastructure or major development projects.

You'll also bring:

• Experience securing land rights, negotiating agreements and resolving compensation matters.
• Knowledge of DCO, CPO and statutory processes associated with complex linear infrastructure projects.
• Strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills and professional judgement.
• The ability to operate confidently in complex project environments with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• A track record of building trusted relationships and influencing decisions.
• A willingness to travel for site visits, stakeholder engagement and project collaboration.

What you'll get

• A competitive salary between £48,000 - £61,000 – dependent on capability.
• Market supplement of £3,000 per annum.
• Job requirement company car.
• An annual performance bonus.
• 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
• The option to buy additional or sell holiday days.
• Generous contributory pension scheme - we will double-match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.
• A comprehensive internal training programme along with support for relevant external courses.
• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave - so long as it's relevant to your role.
• Access to flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.
• Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days).
• Access to apps that support health, fitness and wellbeing.

More information

This role closes on 4 October 2026 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates – we make appointments purely on merit, assessed against objective selection criteria. We support flexible working and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process should you have any physical or mental impairment which may affect your ability to participate in the process.

Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.