Associate / Principal Surveyor in London Area

Job description

Associate – Land Assembly (Renewables)

Location: London (with travel around the South East – Hybrid working available)

Contract: Full Time

Salary: Competitive

About Us

Ardent is the UK’s leading provider of land, consent management and stakeholder engagement services, supporting major infrastructure and regeneration projects from concept to delivery.

Since 1992, we’ve partnered with some of the biggest names across transport, renewables, utilities, and regeneration, helping deliver projects that improve connectivity, support the net zero agenda, and create lasting benefits for communities.

With offices across the UK and Ireland, we are a high-growth consultancy with a reputation for being problem-solvers, can-doers and solution-drivers who deliver projects that make a real difference.

About the Role

We are seeking an Associate to join our Land Assembly – Renewables team. This role will see you working as a Project Account Manager, supporting the Project Director in the delivery of high-profile renewable energy projects.

You’ll take on a varied workload – from managing agreements and compensation claims to serving statutory notices and providing strategic land advice – ensuring our clients’ projects progress smoothly from development through construction and into operation.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to step into a leadership position, develop technical expertise, and play a key role in shaping the future of our renewables projects.

What You’ll Do

• Support project delivery through land referencing, agreement management and payments.
• Manage compensation claims for landowners and occupiers during construction.
• Serve statutory notices including Temporary Possession and GVD notices.
• Provide strategic land and risk advice throughout project lifecycles.
• Manage land costs, budgets and financial forecasting.
• Prepare bespoke licences and agreements in collaboration with legal teams.
• Contribute to tender submissions and project bids.
• Support client negotiations and provide expert witness reports when required.

About You

• Strong knowledge of compensation frameworks, CPO/DCO processes and stakeholder negotiation.
• Experience engaging with landowners and resolving compensation/land rights matters.
• Ability to advise on compulsory purchase and acquisition processes.
• Skilled in valuations, appraisals, and preparing fee budgets.
• Confident preparing reports and providing evidence at inquiries or hearings.
• Commercially aware, with the ability to contribute to tenders and secure new work.

Our Values

At Ardent, our people live by our values:

• Thirst for Knowledge – Always learning and growing.
• Own It – Taking accountability and pride in what we deliver.
• Be the Difference – Driving energy and impact to make things happen.
• Enjoy the Journey – Building an engaging and supportive workplace.
• Adapt – Embracing change and innovation to deliver opportunities.

What We Offer

We know our people are our greatest strength, and we provide an environment where you can thrive:

• Hybrid & smart working policy
• Private medical health plan
• Career progression & coaching
• Cycle to Work scheme & Electric Car scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• A collaborative culture with wellbeing at its heart

Interested?

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make an impact in the renewables sector, we’d love to hear from you.

Send your CV to people@ardent-management.com

Or contact Stuart Thomas at stuartthomas@ardent-management.com

Find out more at

www.ardent-management.com

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

05-09-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English