Job Description

In this varied role as a Senior Land Consultant in the Land Services team, your goal will be the research and delivery of detailed, high quality land ownership information to our clients. You will gather this information by searching various databases, researching land registry records and examining Ordnance Survey maps. Our clients develop major highway, rail, energy and water infrastructure for which they need Government approval.


You will work as part of a team of Land Consultants assisting the Referencing Manager in liaising with landowners that may be affected by the development and delivering the necessary information required to notify, gain access and subsequently compensate them for the impact caused by the scheme. You will be directly supporting the Land team who work alongside engineers, environmental specialists and planners on high profile infrastructure projects providing the level of diligent inquiry needed for the submission of Statutory Orders and the successful acceptance of planning submissions.


As part of our team you will support the delivery of land access and land acquisition projects through the identification of land ownership, consultation with landowners, undertaking property valuation, assessing and negotiating compensation, combining skills in GIS, data management and landowner engagement.



We'd love to hear from you if you have:


Successfully managed a technical team of land consultants to deliver land referencing or land assembly services on an infrastructure project.


Detailed knowledge and experience of UK statutory consents requirements, such as a Hybrid Bill, TWAO, DCO, CPO, and/or Vesting Order as well as an understanding of the land and property industry.


Understanding of the land and property industry and a strong interest in negotiation and statutory land acquisition.


An understanding of the Land Referencing process in the UK would be beneficial.


Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels.


Potential to develop strong influencing and negotiating skills would be beneficial.


Experience of working on various infrastructure development schemes in particular the electricity, road, gas, rail and renewable energy sector.


Awareness of relevant legislation and statutory process (Electricity Act 1989, Planning Act 2008 etc).


Familiarity with rural environments and land use practices is beneficial.



QUALIFICATION


A Post graduate degree in Geography, land management, planning, or another relevant discipline, providing a strong foundation in the complexities of land-use and ownership across the UK and Ireland.


Substantial experience in landowner engagement, including negotiation and formal consent processes across infrastructure projects.


Proven ability to lead, mentor, and line manage multi-grade teams, with a track record of fostering team performance and supporting individual development.


In-depth knowledge of the Land Referencing and land acquisition lifecycle, including statutory mechanisms (e.g. CPO, DCO, TWAO, Hybrid Bill), property interest identification, and rights in land.


Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects under pressure, with a strong command of workflow planning, delivery assurance, and risk mitigation.


Collaborative approach with the ability to embed into interdisciplinary teams and contribute to wider business development and client engagement efforts.


Strong spatial awareness with confidence in reading and interpreting technical maps and land ownership plans.


Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience in reviewing, managing and assuring the quality of complex datasets.


Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams) and GIS or land information management systems.


Committed to high standards of delivery, with a proactive, self-motivated approach and the ability to take ownership of priorities across workstreams.



WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services. Our talented people around the globe engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.


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4,000 talented people

across 3 locations (Noida, Bengaluru & Mumbai offices) in India and more than

73,000 globally

, in 550

offices across 40 countries

, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.


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