Graduate Land Assembly / Land Referencing

Charlton Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking motivated graduates for the role of Graduate Land Reference / Land Assembly Assistant. This position offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to the High Speed Two (HS2) project while gaining invaluable experience in land referencing and property management. Successful candidates will have a strong interest in land and infrastructure, ideally with a degree in Geography or a related field, and will join a dynamic team dedicated to essential infrastructure advancements in the UK.

Benefits

Learning & Development opportunities

Career Progression pathways

Collaborative work environment

Impactful work on HS2

Qualifications

• Preferred degree in Geography, Planning, Geospatial Science, or related land-focused field.
• Candidates from other disciplines should demonstrate interest in land assembly.
• Experience with GIS systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Validate land referencing data and check information provided by consultants.
• Use GIS tools to review spatial and ownership data.
• Prepare and check formal notices for land access and acquisition.
• Track project progress and escalate delays.
• Conduct desktop research and maintain registers of notices.

Skills

GIS experience

Data analysis

Project management skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Geography or related field

Tools

G Viewer

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

Salary: £30,000 - £36,340 + 12% Pension + Health + 25 hols

Progression : Land Assembly (£50,000-£56,000 + full package)

Location: Birmingham (Hybrid - 3 days per week in office)

Project: High Speed Two (HS2) - Europe's largest infrastructure project

Exposure & Development:

• Land Assembly
• Land Referencing
• Land Access
• Land Acquisition
• Compulsory Purchase
• Property Management
• GIS
• Construction Programmes
• Project Management

Role Overview

We are seeking 2 motivated and enthusiastic Graduate Land Reference / Land Assembly Assistant to join our team delivering the High Speed Two (HS2) programme—the most significant UK infrastructure project in a generation.

This role offers an exceptional opportunity to learn, develop, and progress within a high-performing client organisation. You will play a vital part in supporting the land referencing and land assembly work required to secure access to land across a 250 km route, enabling the construction of the UK's first high-speed railway.

We welcome bright, organised graduates—preferably from Geography, GIS, Planning, Property Law, Estate/Property Management, or similar—but we are open to all disciplines where there is clear interest and aptitude for land, property, and infrastructure work.

You will gain hands-on experience across Land Assembly, Land Referencing, Land Acquisition, Compulsory Purchase, Property & Land Access, Project Management, and more, with exceptional opportunities to progress within the Land Assembly team or the wider Land & Property Division.

Key Responsibilities

• Land Referencing & Data Validation, validate land referencing data and check information provided by consultants.
• Use G-Viewer and GIS tools to review spatial and ownership data.
• Preparation of Legal Notices - prepare and check formal notices for land access, possession, and acquisition.
• Support Final Land Acquisition Boundary (FLAB) sessions and document actions.
• Project Progress Tracking - track progress and escalate delays to suppliers or internal teams.
• Conduct desktop research, including Land Registry checks.
• Records, Registers & Compliance - maintain accurate registers of notices and documentation.
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication - collaborate with legal teams, surveyors, contractors, and internal stakeholders.

Skills & Qualifications

Education

• Degree in Geography, Planning, Geospatial Science, Property Law, Estate/Property Management, or a related land-focused field (or equivalent).
• Candidates from other disciplines will be considered if they can demonstrate strong interest in land assembly and land referencing.

Technical Skills

• Experience with GIS systems (e.g., G Viewer, ArcGIS, QGIS) is advantageous.
• Strong data analysis and data management skills, ideally in a spatial or mapping environment.

Project Management

• Ability to prioritise tasks, manage deliverables, and stay organised across multiple workflows.
• Interest or experience in project management methodologies and tools.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills.
• Able to coordinate stakeholders, resolve queries, and build collaborative working relationships.

Knowledge (Desirable but Not Essential)

• Basic understanding of Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPO), land assembly processes, or property/land law.
• Interest in land rights, infrastructure delivery, or major construction programmes.

What We Offer

• Learning & Development: Extensive opportunities to build expertise in land referencing, land law, GIS, project management, and infrastructure delivery.
• Career Progression: Clear pathways for advancement within Land Assembly or the wider Land & Property Division & beyond.
• Dynamic Team Environment: Work within a collaborative, high-performing team of specialists across land, legal, and property disciplines.
• Impactful Work: Contribute directly to the successful delivery of HS2, a transformative project shaping the future of UK rail transport.