Role overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Surveyor / Agricultural Liaison Officer (ALO) to join our Major Projects England & Wales Team to work with our client who is in the Water sector.
Savills are looking for a Surveyor / ALO to assist with onsite project work located in the South West of England.
You will be based out of our Taunton office and in our client’s office in Exeter working alongside the Client and Savills’ project teams. To manage and arrange access for surveys relating to the land and being the primary point of contact for landowners/occupiers.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Making contact with landowners and occupiers to facilitate the building of a relationship.
- Working alongside and in partnership with Contractor teams.
- Arrange and undertake pre - entry records of condition.
- Liaising with the project survey teams to facilitate safe and timely access.
- Continue to liaise with landowners and occupiers addressing any issues that might arise.
- Keeping landowners advised about construction matters and project requirements.
- Assist the project team in all matters regarding land access.
- Record all interactions with stakeholders and complete data input for weekly/monthly reports.
- Attend necessary project meetings and continuously monitor for any conflicting information that could cause an impact on the landowner.
- Advise the project team of any potential issues in a proactive manner.
- Responsible for the coordination of the required tasks for the project and to help gain the required consent and ensure minimal impact on the landowner.
- Deal with negotiating heads of terms and compensation claims.
- Deliver best practice at all times.
Team overview
Savills Utilities & Infrastructure team support a wide range of utility and infrastructure projects across the UK.
The wider Savills Rural division operates across the UK, with a network of 37 offices and a number of estate offices from Inverness in the north to Truro in the south west.
Career progression can mean different things to different people at various stages of their careers. At its core, career progression is about developing skills and gaining experience. At Savills, we know that everyone thrives and develops in their own way, we have various tools and training to help you achieve your career goals. We know that a good idea can come from anyone, anywhere. It is the combination of our diverse perspectives and expertise that create excellent results. Working here means being part of a welcoming and collaborative environment where you will work with colleagues to push our industry forward.
What we are looking for
At Savills, we pride ourselves on our core values of listening, empowering, challenging, and collaborating. We believe in building lasting relationships by putting people at the heart of what we do. Our team members are encouraged to be bold, embrace change, and challenge industry conventions to deliver extraordinary outcomes.
• Sound rural and agricultural knowledge and experience.
• Ideally to have a surveying or agricultural degree and qualification (but not essential).
• Have a full UK driving licence.
• Be an excellent communicator with the willingness to learn and develop.
• Are self -motivated and organised and able to demonstrate that you can work on your own and as part of a team and have a problem solving approach.
• Excellent IT skills and awareness of GIS systems.
• Preference for someone who has previous knowledge and understanding of the relevant legislation.
Join us and be part of a dynamic team where your contributions are valued, and you can make a real impact.
