Senior Land Referencer

Carter Jonas; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Land Referencer to join their dynamic team in Birmingham. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to significant infrastructure projects while working within a supportive environment that values professional growth. As a key member of the land referencing team, you will engage in geo-referencing, data management, and quality assurance of legal documents. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in GIS, excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering quality services. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the infrastructure sector, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in geography or planning, or extensive work experience.
• Competent GIS user capable of data collection and interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Geo-referencing and digitising features from CAD and paper plans.
• Managing client expectations and task allocation to junior team members.

Skills

Geo-referencing

Data management

GIS (ArcGIS)

Communication

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geography

Master's degree in Planning

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

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Due to our growing divisions, we are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Senior Land Referencer to join our Infrastructure hub in Birmingham. This is an opportunity to join the market-leading infrastructure team and support some of the country's biggest infrastructure schemes.

This role is part of a growing land referencing team with a strong track record of delivering quality services. Our vision of leadership emphasizes positive responses to challenges, and every opinion is valued. We seek a Land Referencing professional with industry experience who wants to grow as a consultant in a supportive environment, with ample opportunities for professional development.

Main Tasks:

1. Geo-referencing and digitising features from CAD and paper plans into ArcGIS.
2. Desktop and contact referencing of affected parties.
3. Data management, collection, interpretation, and analysis of land data.
4. Inputting and maintaining data within the land system.
5. Verifying and updating relevant mapping layers.
6. Producing and ensuring quality assurance of legal documents such as order plans, books of reference, notices, and schedules.
7. Conducting site visits, including door knocking exercises and posting notices.
8. Communicating clearly and compassionately with members of the public and clients.
9. Managing client expectations and understanding programme and resource requirements for task allocation to junior team members.
10. Managing time sheets for junior members and assisting the project manager with end-of-month invoicing.
11. Attending client and stakeholder meetings.

This job description is not exhaustive; the jobholder may be required to undertake additional duties to ensure the smooth running of the team and office.

What will it take to be successful?

Ideally, you will have a relevant bachelor's or master's degree in geography, planning, or extensive work experience in producing books of reference, order plans, notices, and schedules, and managing junior team members. Knowledge of projects involving compulsory purchase (such as the Transport and Works Act, Compulsory Purchase Act, and Planning Act) would be advantageous. You must be a competent GIS user (preferably ArcGIS) capable of collecting, interpreting, and using land data. A valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel to rural and urban land referencing locations are required.