Head Of Infrastructure

Head of Infrastructure & Utilities Surveyor (Landowner‑Focused)

Location: Suffolk / Bury St Edmunds | Seniority: Senior / Principal / Head of Department | Sector: Infrastructure, Utilities, Renewables, Land Rights, Rural Property | Salary: Competitive + leadership pathway + autonomy

A respected rural and infrastructure consultancy is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Head of Infrastructure & Utilities Surveyor to lead, grow, and shape their infrastructure offering across East Anglia.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a strategic leadership role with the freedom to develop a service line, influence business direction, and work closely with landowners, developers, statutory bodies, and major infrastructure operators.

Opportunity

• Leading the delivery of infrastructure, utilities, and energy projects across the region




• Managing land rights, access, easements, wayleaves, and compensation matters




• Providing expert advice to landowners affected by infrastructure schemes




• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and project partners




• Developing new business opportunities and strengthening existing relationships




• Overseeing project strategy, resourcing, and commercial performance




• Supporting, mentoring, and developing junior surveyors




• Driving growth, innovation, and service development within the team

About You

• Experience in infrastructure, utilities, land rights, rural surveying, or energy projects




• A solid understanding of landowner representation and infrastructure impacts




• Confidence managing complex stakeholder relationships




• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify and convert opportunities




• Leadership capability – whether proven or emerging




• Ideally MRICS, though equivalent experience is welcomed




• A collaborative, grounded approach suited to a close‑knit consultancy environment




• Enjoy autonomy, responsibility, and the chance to shape a service line

What You’ll Work On

• Major utilities upgrades and new infrastructure routes




• Renewable energy schemes (solar, wind, grid connections)




• Water, power, and telecoms infrastructure




• Landowner negotiations and compensation




• Access, rights, and land assembly




• Strategic advice for long‑term infrastructure planning

What’s on Offer

• A senior leadership role with genuine influence




• A strong pipeline of infrastructure and energy work




• Autonomy to shape and grow a service line




• Supportive leadership and a non‑corporate culture




• Clear progression and long‑term opportunity




• The chance to build something meaningful within a respected practice

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