Wayleave Officer

**Wayleave Officer/Surveyor - Suffolk/Essex - £35k pa + benefits and bonus**

Badger Associates have been asked by a leading property consultancy to assist them to find an experienced Wayleave/Surveyor to work in the Essex/Suffolk area.

This presents a genuine opportunity for a talented individual to join a prestigious consultancy. The new Land Agent will be responsible for major utilities companies to ensure the timely delivery of land access and acquisition to support clients in executing capital projects.

**Responsibilities will include**:

- Overseeing a multi-million-pound acquisition budget.
- Resolving land access and legal issues.
- Take a leadership role within the team, driving successful project delivery.

**Requirements**:

- Surveyor status prefered with a rural background
- Compensation assessment principles, and Town and Country Planning
- Experience in utilising GIS and other digital platforms
- Strong negotiation and communication skills, with a track record of delivering projects within or under budget
- The ability to motivate and inspire teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, performance, and engagement
- Conflict resolution and performance management expertise
- MRICS preferred along with experience of the water industry.

**Rewards**:
You will receive an excellent package including a generous starting salary around £35,000 pa, a car allowance, and an annual discretionary bonus with performance-related extensions.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From £35,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Life insurance
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Colchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person