Principal Land and Consents Consultant

WSP in the UK; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Land and Property Surveyor to join their dynamic team in Glasgow. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile infrastructure projects across the UK, where you will negotiate land access, manage compensation claims, and provide strategic land advice. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and engage with various stakeholders, ensuring successful land acquisition and compliance with legal processes. If you're passionate about making a significant impact in land services and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in land acquisition and property services for major projects.
• Strong negotiation skills with complex landowners and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate land access for strategic infrastructure projects.
• Manage compensation claims and liaise with landowners and stakeholders.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Legal Knowledge

Education

Membership to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

Tools

GIS

Data Management Tools

Job description

We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!

WSP is one of the UK's largest suppliers of Land Services and is looking to broaden and strengthen its team of experienced land professionals across the UK with immediate vacancies for Senior Land and Property Surveyors to join our established teams.

Are you ready to contribute to major infrastructure projects in the UK? We’re excited to offer opportunities within our multidisciplinary firm. As a valued member of our Land Services team, you’ll play a crucial role in delivering essential services related to land acquisition, valuation, compulsory purchase, compensation, landowner engagement, land access, wayleaves, consents, and negotiations.

To find out more about our Land services business, click on the following link: https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/services/land-referencing-and-land-assembly

YOUR NEW ROLE, WHAT'S INVOLVED?

• Negotiating access to and acquiring complex land for high profile, strategic infrastructure projects across the UK
• Securing appropriate land rights for large scale development projects and providing strategic land advice to our clients
• Drafting and preparing consent documents
• Utilising statutory powers and other available mechanisms to acquire land (CPO, TWAO, DCO, DNS, TCPA) on behalf of WSP clients across highways, rail, water, gas and all energy sectors including renewable [for England]
• Negotiation of Heads of Terms for large scale, complex land owners to secure land for projects in timely fashion utilising the appropriate mechanism
• Liaising with major landowners’ land agents, legal representatives, planning authorities, key stakeholders, contractors and clients
• Managing and settling compensation claims (eg CPO, land damage, voluntary etc)
• Experience in working with multi-disciplinary teams across a range of sectors and locations across the UK
• Demonstrable experience in supporting and/or developing a team of early career professionals providing both technical training and career development support.
• Participation within the management team, propelling the team forward and advancing its growth and development

YOUR TEAM

As a part of the WSP Land and Property Team you would work to deliver land acquisition, land access, formal consents, statutory orders and compensation agreements.

Our clients develop major highway, rail, energy and renewable infrastructure projects, all of which impact privately owned land. You will work as part of a team of Land Specialists assisting in the liaison with landowners that may be affected by development, obtaining the appropriate land consents, gaining access and where necessary compensating them for the impact caused by the scheme.

As part of our Land and Property Team you will combine office, home and on-site working to support the delivery of land access and land acquisition projects through the identification of land ownership, consultation with landowners, undertaking property valuation, assessing and negotiating compensation, combining skills in GIS, data management and landowner engagement.

The role would encompass working with our Land Team across a variety of commercial, residential and agricultural properties.

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven track record in the leading delivery of land and property related services
• Experience of negotiating with complex landowners and robust knowledge of the legal process for the acquisition of property and rights
• Experience of managing and settling a range of voluntary and compulsory purchase compensation claims
• Proven track record in the management and delivery of land-related services on high profile projects
• Effective, concise communication with strong influencing and negotiating skills
• Experience of high profile infrastructure development schemes in particular the road, rail, gas, electricity or renewable energy sector
• Broad knowledge of legislation and procedures (e.g. Electricity Act 1989, Transport Works Act 1992, Planning Act 2008, Town and Country Planning Act 1990)
• A full UK driving licence is required
• Associate or full Membership to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors or other professional membership (desirable but not essential)