Land Strategy Director - Projects & Growth

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible working patterns

Health and wellbeing programmes

Hybrid working policy

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is hiring for a senior role focused on leading Land services. The successful candidate will drive strategic direction, ensure stakeholder engagement, and oversee project delivery in the Energy, Water, and Rail sectors.

Applicants should have extensive experience in land acquisition, superior communication skills, and a degree in a relevant discipline. Benefits include competitive salaries and hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in overseeing and directing the delivery of Land services at a senior level.
• Comprehensive expertise in land consents and stakeholder consultation for major projects.
• Significant involvement in managing objections and complex stakeholder issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and technical direction on WSP Land projects.
• Drive a high-performance culture within the team.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to internal and external clients.

Skills

Leadership in Land services

Stakeholder engagement

Project delivery

Business development

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in Geography, Agriculture, Land and Estate Management

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is hiring for a senior role focused on leading Land services. The successful candidate will drive strategic direction, ensure stakeholder engagement, and oversee project delivery in the Energy, Water, and Rail sectors.

Applicants should have extensive experience in land acquisition, superior communication skills, and a degree in a relevant discipline. Benefits include competitive salaries and hybrid working options.