Land & Consents Consultant (Hybrid) for Major Infra

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Access to training and mentoring opportunities

Health and wellbeing support

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking Land and Consents Consultants to join their Land team to negotiate and acquire complex land for strategic infrastructure projects across the UK. Responsibilities include securing land rights, liaising with stakeholders, and managing compensation claims. The role offers hybrid working, flexibility, and opportunities for professional development. Ideal candidates will have strong negotiation skills and a thorough understanding of legal processes involved in land acquisition.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills for stakeholder relationships.
• Proven track record in delivering land and property services.
• Experience negotiating with complex landowners.
• Understanding landownership implications for agreements.
• Experience managing voluntary and compulsory purchase claims.
• Familiar with high-profile infrastructure development projects.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate access and acquire complex land for infrastructure projects.
• Secure land rights for large scale projects.
• Utilise statutory powers to acquire land.
• Negotiate Heads of Terms with landowners.
• Liaise with stakeholders including landowners and authorities.
• Manage and settle compensation claims.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Knowledge of legal processes

Effective communication

Education

Full UK driving licence

Membership to RICS (desirable)

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking Land and Consents Consultants to join their Land team to negotiate and acquire complex land for strategic infrastructure projects across the UK. Responsibilities include securing land rights, liaising with stakeholders, and managing compensation claims. The role offers hybrid working, flexibility, and opportunities for professional development. Ideal candidates will have strong negotiation skills and a thorough understanding of legal processes involved in land acquisition.