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Job Description

We’re fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. We welcome flexible working patterns, including compressed hours. Such broad scope of work calls for diverse, multi-skilled teams. Together, we’ll promote sustainable growth, tackle climate change, contribute to nature’s recovery and secure a better future for everyone.

Role Overview

As a Senior Estates Surveyor, you’ll work collaboratively within project teams to deliver a nationwide £5.4 billion programme of capital flood defence work, involving compensation negotiations, land acquisition, and access rights. Your expertise will be vital in managing a diverse land and property portfolio, extending to 25,000ha of commercial and rural land. Your experience should include property management, valuation, and landlord/tenant issues. You’ll be a confident negotiator, representing our interests with a broad client base.

You will handle complex cases, act as the Estates lead on projects like the Boston Barrier Scheme, and support others by sharing knowledge of legislation and best practices. You’ll join the Hub leadership team to help manage delivery and reputational risks. While much work is in-house, some projects will involve working with suppliers via framework contracts.

Responding to incidents is also part of the role, so you should be prepared to respond or provide business continuity support when needed.

The Estates Team

The Estates Team is part of Corporate and National Services within the Strategy, Transformation & Assurance directorate. It comprises 130 professionals specializing in land, property, compensation, and valuation matters, focusing on negotiations and claims related to our work.

Requirements

• Hold at least one of the following qualifications/memberships: FAAV (Fellow of CAAV) or MRICS/FRICS in Land & Resources, Commercial, or Rural.
• Full and valid UK driving licence.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in estate management, property acquisition/disposal, and resolving complex property issues.
• Experience advising on property matters within high-profile, complex projects.
• Good understanding of legislation and government guidance related to compensation and compulsory purchase.

Additional Information

A full UK driving licence is essential; a vehicle will be provided for site visits. You will attend hubs for training and meetings but can work remotely otherwise. For inquiries, email RecruitmentEstates@environment-agency.gov.uk. Interviews via MS Teams are scheduled for 5th September 2025.

Competencies

Achieves Results: Demonstrates drive and organization to meet targets. Describe a project where you managed multiple tasks, planned and prioritized effectively, monitored progress, and achieved success (max 250 words).

Decision Making and Problem Solving: Provide an example of working with clients to understand issues, present options, and protect long-term interests (max 250 words).

Coaching Others: Share how you've mentored or motivated colleagues to improve performance and develop professionally (max 250 words).

Technical Skills

Confirm which professional qualification/membership you hold and pathway.

Note: A full UK driving licence is required.