Associate / Associate Partner - Infrastructure

Location: Ashford Hybrid: 1x per week in office

We're looking for an experienced surveyor to join a growing Infrastructure team delivering major projects across electricity, gas, water, fibre, oil and renewables. This is a chance to work on nationally significant schemes that support the UK's Net Zero ambitions, from new low‑carbon energy connections to upgrades of transmission and distribution networks.

You'll manage multiple land and consenting workstreams, advise clients on complex infrastructure delivery, and work closely with landowners, stakeholders and technical specialists. The role is varied, fast‑paced and ideal for someone who enjoys project ownership and relationship management.

What you'll be doing

• Managing infrastructure projects from routing through to construction and completion

• Providing land consultancy advice across maintenance, upgrades and new installations

• Supporting client interactions with landowners and major stakeholders

• Handling land referencing, statutory notices, compensation negotiations and rights acquisition

• Liaising with landowners, attending site meetings and responding to enquiries

• Preparing reports, progress updates and key consenting data

• Coordinating environmental, ecological and legal inputs

• Helping build and maintain client relationships and diversify workstreams

• Supporting wider business projects and mentoring graduates

What you'll bring

• MRICS or AssocRICS

• Strong project management skills

• Confident communicator and negotiator

• Excellent IT skills and attention to detail

• Ability to self‑manage and meet deadlines

• Experience building strong client relationships

• Willingness to travel for site visits, meetings and development opportunities

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus

• Car allowance

• 25-30 days holiday + birthday off + festive leave

• Private healthcare

• Enhanced family leave

• Volunteering leave (2 days)

• Online savings portal

• 24/7 wellbeing support

• Hybrid working

• Supportive, social team culture

About the team

You'll join a friendly, collaborative group working across major UK infrastructure projects. The environment is modern, flexible and people‑focused, with regular social events, CPD days, workshops and opportunities to get involved across the wider business.