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.

⭐ The Opportunity

You'll take ownership of a well‑established infrastructure and utilities function, with responsibility for:

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

This role combines technical delivery, client leadership, and strategic direction - ideal for someone ready to step up or already operating at a senior level.

⭐ About You

You'll be a strong fit if you bring:

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

You'll thrive if you enjoy autonomy, responsibility, and the chance to shape a service line.

⭐ What You'll Work On

Projects may include:

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

You'll work closely with landowners, developers, statutory undertakers, and infrastructure operators across East Anglia.

⭐ 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