Land Consultant

TRIA; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consultancy in Birmingham is seeking a Land Referencer to lead land referencing activities for significant projects. The role involves producing legal documentation, managing GIS data, and interacting with clients and stakeholders. A degree in Geography or Planning, as well as experience with ArcGIS, is essential. This position offers hybrid working arrangements and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or industry experience in land referencing.
• Proven experience in producing statutory land documentation.
• Working knowledge of GIS and spatial data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Lead land referencing activities across major infrastructure projects.
• Produce and quality assure key legal documentation.
• Conduct desktop referencing to identify affected parties.

Skills

Land documentation production

GIS data management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Geography or Planning

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Overview

Land Referencer (Infrastructure / Property Sector) — Location: Birmingham (Hybrid Working Available) — Contract Type: Permanent

About Our Client: I’m delighted to be working with a leading infrastructure consultancy that plays a key role in delivering some of the UK’s most high-profile infrastructure projects. With a strong track record in land referencing, planning and project delivery my client supports the transformation of transport, utilities and development landscapes across the country.

The Role

I’m seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Land Referencer or similar to join a dynamic team based in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure schemes and lead aspects of land referencing delivery in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead land referencing activities across a portfolio of major infrastructure projects.
• Digitise and geo-reference features from CAD and paper plans into GIS platforms (preferably ArcGIS).
• Conduct desktop and contract referencing to identify affected parties.
• Maintain, analyse, and verify land data and mapping layers.
• Produce and quality assure key legal documentation, including order plans, books of reference, notices and schedules.
• Carry out site visits, post notices and engage with members of the public in a professional manner.
• Attend client and stakeholder meetings, acting as a key point of contact for land referencing queries.

What We’re Looking For

• A relevant degree (e.g. Geography, Planning) or industry experience in land referencing.
• Proven experience producing statutory land documentation and managing GIS-based datasets.
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS and spatial data interpretation.
• A confident communicator who can interact professionally with clients, stakeholders and the public.
• Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel to both rural and urban sites.

If you’re looking to play a key role in shaping the future of UK infrastructure while growing your career in a market-leading team, I’d love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for an informal chat.