Land Consultant

WSP; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Land Referencing Specialist to handle land referencing activities and engage with landowners. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and experience in infrastructure development projects. Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills are essential to succeed in this role. Join us to make a positive impact in communities as part of a talented and dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering land referencing and land access services.
• Experience negotiating with landowners and understanding legal processes.
• Experience in infrastructure development projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct land referencing activities and surveys.
• Consult with landowners and stakeholders for project updates.
• Negotiate terms for land rights.

Skills

Land referencing services

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Influencing skills

Education

Degree in Geography, Land and Estate Management, Agriculture or relevant discipline

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A little more about your role…

• Land referencing activities, including online land registry searches, desktop research, questionnaire analysis and archival investigations to identify legal land interests and rights.
• Consulting with landowners to confirm land and landownership details and agree access for surveys
• Consulting with landowners to explain proposed scheme, programme, discuss potential impacts and ensure accurate consultation notes are taken and uploaded to our consultation database
• Liaising as required with land agents, legal representatives, planning authorities, key stakeholders, contractors and clients
• Ensuring that WSP H&S procedures are adhered to for all site work
• Preparation of Orders and relevant statutory processes to acquire land and land rights
• Negotiation of wayleaves, easements and other land consents.
• Negotiation of Heads of Terms to secure land or land rights.
• Work closely with Land team colleagues and collaborate with other WSP teams in engineering, environmental, and planning disciplines
• Management of junior members of Land Team providing support and technical training
• UK travel

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Degree or equivalent experience in Geography, Land and Estate Management, Agriculture or a relevant discipline
• Experience of delivering land referencing, land access, landowner engagement services on infrastructure development projects
• Experience of negotiating with landowners and knowledge of the legal process for the acquisition of wayleaves/easements/servitudes desirable
• Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience of development of Orders and/or acquisition of consents and interests in land, and knowledge of relevant legislation
• Keen attention to detail for maintaining high quality assurance across a multitude of deliveries
• Experience of infrastructure development schemes in the electricity, road, gas, rail or renewable energy sectors
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with colleagues, landowners and clients.
• Ability to communicate effectively with good influencing and negotiating skills
• Knowledge of the rural environment and farming practices would be desirable
• Membership or a Professional body would be advantageous

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

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