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Surveyor

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Surveyor

Who We Are

Join Network Rail ! Where People and Connections Matter

At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team- you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. 

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click hereWe value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process. 

Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision.

About the role

In the Surveyor role, you will contribute to and support the strategy for Network Rails Eastern Region sales and development portfolio. Establish and run sales projects and contribute to existing schemes to obtain capital receipts for the Region.  Work with Local Authorities to document land transactions associated with regeneration projects around station gateway schemes and public connectivity improvements to make stations and local areas more accessible.  Work up sites to enhance value from development led disposals. Support senior colleagues on projects.

The role will be based in Stratford, London with travel throughout the region.

Key Accountabilities - 

  1. Establish and run projects and contribute to existing schemes.   Implement different approaches to site development to ensure Network Rail achieves the best potential in terms of station enhancements, housing numbers and site value from development led disposals.  Assist in site marketing and developer/purchaser selection process, with the objective of identifying the most suitable and viable approach.
  2. Develop and maintain close and effective working relationships with internal colleagues to enable efficient and effective delivery.
  3. Deliver a professional service to all internal clients and external customers, outperforming service targets, and develop strong working relationships with all key stakeholders. Instruct and manage relationships with external agents and solicitors to deliver optimum value commercial agreements.
  4. Provide the business with technical leadership on the range of property issues.
  5. Develop initiatives to increase Property's contribution to the cost of the company's rail operations specifically through delivery of the client requirement and also through identifying opportunities for implementation in other parts Property teams and the wider company. Identify and exploit opportunities for cost savings, income generation and capital growth. 
  6. Identify and share best practice and learnings across the team and wider business and make sustainability a key element of all activities being delivered.
  7. Provide the client group and colleagues with consistent and professional advice in determining the most effective approach to project property requirements.
  8. Instruct legal advisors to prepare relevant documents required for developments and disposals including contracts, land transfers and development agreements.

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent
  • MRICS qualified
  • Good communication and influencing skills
  • Proven negotiation skills 
  • Proven experience of managing a range of property transactions
  • Good presentation skills

     

Desirable

  • Some experience of development and/or disposal projects
  • Understanding of the rail industry and rail legislation
  • Full Driving Licence

Please note: Applicants must provide proof of essential qualifications and/or competencies where required, or demonstrate active progress toward obtaining them, or evidence their applicable experience as a condition of employment.

 

External how to apply:

Network Rail welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, marital status (including civil partnerships), pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, sex (or gender), employment status, trade union affiliation, or other irrelevant factor.

We are a Disability Confident Leader employer! We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

We are here to support you through every step of the recruitment process and to enable you to perform to the best of your ability. If you require any adjustments or modifications please contact Mark Holt (Resourcing Business Partner) at mark.holt@networkrail.co.uk. You can also visit Evenbreak's Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. 

We positively embrace flexible working, recognising that employees may wish to balance work with their family and home life.

Network Rail Benefits - To find out about what benefits we offer, click here

Network Rail is required to comply with UK Government standards when carrying out pre-employment checks for all new starters; this includes a basic criminal record check. In addition to the basic criminal record check, in accordance with the UK Government we are also required to verify your identity, right to work in the UK and previous three years employment history.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more informationPlease ensure you have the appropriate Right to Work status when applying for this role."

Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do, safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should be able to demonstrate your personal commitment to safety and awareness of our safety vision.

Network Rail can offer you a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits including a choice of contributory pension schemes, a generous annual leave package, a bonus scheme and an annual 75% subsidy on season tickets costing up to £3,333 (to a maximum amount of £2,500). You will also be entitled to 28 days annual leave

Salary: £43,588 to £51,719 per annum.

*Employees will be entitled to a 75% discount off leisure travel, this includes off peak and super off peak tickets*

***Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.****

Closing date: 15th June 2026. Late applications will not be accepted. We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date based on application volumes.

 

What's in it for you

Here are a few of the benefits we offer

  • 28-day annual leave with the option to buy and sell days
  • Choice of pension schemes
  • 75% discount of leisure travel for you and your family
  • Private Healthcare
  • 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
  • Up to 75% subsidised Rail and Underground travel
  • Gym Pass -access to gyms across UK
  • My Benefits platform- giving national and local retail discount

Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know and we'll do our best to assist you.

Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing.  We will share further details with you as part of your formal offer.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information

Your experience and skills

A surveyor with tenacity and enthusiasm to embrace Eastern Land & Property's strategy of delivery of funds to the Region and to support local authorities in their quest for regeneration and connectivity in their communities.  A willingness to learn and apply process to manage numerous transactions as part of a portfolio.   Good organisation and project management skills to progress numerous projects and transactions at the same time.  Knowledge of sale regulatory processes, legal work on sales and succinct and focussed report writing is beneficial.

 

 

Key Information

Vacancy Details

Number of Positions:
1
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
Salary:
£43,588 - £51,719
Location:
London Stratford Place, London
Geographical Area:
London (Inside M25)
Closing Date:
15-JUN-2026
Job Category:
Property, Safety and Compliance
Function:
Eastern Region
Organisation:
PA Sales & Development - Eastern (710102) G5

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