Assistant Projects Surveyor - Major Projects Consents

81802 - Assistant Projects Surveyor - Major Projects Consents 📍 Bury St Edmunds 💼 Permanent | £46,164 + 3% Bonus 🏡 Hybrid Working (3 days office / 2 remote after 6 months) 📅 Apply by: 06 January 2026 Ready to start or grow your career in land rights, planning, and infrastructure development? Join our Major Projects Consents & Stakeholder Engagement team as an Assistant Projects Surveyor and help deliver projects that keep the UK's energy network moving. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who's organised, proactive, and eager to learn - with a full 2‑year structured training plan to support your development. 💡 What You'll Be Doing In this role, you'll support the delivery of consents and legal agreements across a range of major infrastructure projects. With guidance from experienced surveyors and managers, you will: Assist in acquiring freehold/leasehold property, easements, wayleaves and statutory consents Work with land agents, grantors, solicitors and internal project teams Help manage negotiations for installation, alteration or retention of network assets Support planning, environmental and legal processes related to capital projects Maintain strong relationships with planning authorities, statutory bodies and external partners Represent the Consents team in meetings and workshops Contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture Keep safety at the heart of everything you do 🎯 What You'll Bring Required: GCSEs (Maths, English, Science - Grade C+ or equivalent) A Levels / Level 4 qualification (or willingness to achieve equivalent) Strong safety awareness Good communication and interpersonal skills Self‑motivation and a team‑focused mindsetDesirable (training can be provided): Experience or knowledge in surveying, land rights, planning, or utilities Understanding of property law, wayleaves, agriculture, or valuations Awareness of legislation affecting utilities and electricity networks 🎁 What's In It For You Alongside a competitive salary, you'll enjoy: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Reservist leave - up to 18 days paid Pension plan with up to 10% employer contribution Cycle to Work, Home & Tech and Green Car Leasing schemes Tenancy Deposit & Season Ticket Loans Occupational Health & Employee Assistance Programme Discounts through the Switched On scheme Discounted gym memberships 🚀 Start Your Journey in Major Infrastructure This role is perfect for someone who wants to grow their career within property, consents, or project delivery - supported by a collaborative team and clear development pathway. Apply now and help shape the energy network of the future