Land Acquisition Surveyor – 18 Month Fixed Term Contract 

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water: 

• We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience (£43,577 - £54,472) 
• This role has been classified as a Business Needs Users (BNU) and are eligible for a Company Car or Cash Allowance (£3000 per annum). 
• Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution) 
• Development opportunities in line with the Land Acquisition Surveyor progression plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus 2 extra wellness days! 
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary 
• A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.  
• Retail savings scheme  
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more! 

Location: West Yorkshire - This role will initially be based in Bradford but we’re moving our office to Leeds Valley Park in summer 2026, so you’ll be based there in the future - Hybrid Working (Minimum of 1 day in office a week – Bradford/Leeds) There is also an expectation to visit sites across the Yorkshire region, therefore a full valid driving licence is an essential requirement of this role.

Work type: 18 Month Fixed Term Contract. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

We have 2 exciting opportunities for a Land Acquisition Surveyor to join the Estates team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?

What we do:

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity. New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. The Estates team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.  

As a Land Acquisition Surveyor you will be an integral part of the Estates Team in the Land and Property department at Yorkshire Water. Reporting directly to the Lead Land Acquisition Surveyor, you will be at the forefront of assisting and supporting Yorkshire Water’s capital programme. Your workload will be incredibly varied from supporting the Lead Surveyor on relating strategies and national objectives to acquiring land, access and rights to help capital projects be delivered to budget and time. In addition, alongside the Lead Acquisition Surveyor you will also be assisting and supporting colleagues across the business by providing technical advice on various land related matters including land compensation claims, CPO’s and DCO’s.

Where you fit in:

As our Land Acquisition Surveyor, you will:

• Provide professional and technical advice to the business to support the delivery of the YW capital programme  
• Liaise with YW project managers, YW construction partners and third-party landowners/ land agents to acquire land, access and rights required to support delivery of capital projects or operational needs. 
• Provide professional advice on and negotiate land compensation claims  
• Provide support to the Estate Management team on land acquisition, access and rights matters impacting Yorkshire Water’s own land holding 
• Support the Lead Surveyor in assessing any CPOs and DCOs received  
• Work with the Land & Property team to seek and progress commercial and efficiency opportunities arising from the estate 
• Drive excellent standards, behaviours and performance in Health & Safety, and conduct at work ensuring compliance with YW safety policy.  
• Support the business approach to delivering excellent customer experience

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Hold an MRICS accredited degree and be MRICS/ Assoc RICS or CAAV qualified. 
• You should have extensive knowledge and experience of legal and regulatory requirements relating to land and property ownership, acquisition, understanding of property legislation and processes connected to land access and rights  
• The ability to demonstrate excellent negotiation skills and a proven track record in developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, along with strong team working skills.  
• The ability to manage workload in an organised and timely manner, whilst ensuring attention to detail remains. 
• To work autonomously whilst being a team player achieving wider corporate outcomes and targets.  
• Excellent and demonstrable understanding of Health and Safety procedures and regulations. 
• Be self-motivated, with proven ability to work under pressure, excellent customer service, prioritisation, and time management skills enabling you to deliver results against challenging targets flexibly

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy! Do we sound like your cup of tea?   

If you’ve got experience in a Land Acquisition Surveying role and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.   

The closing date for this role is the 16th June 2026.

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.
All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

No agencies please.