Senior Infrastructure Land Rights Specialist

WSP Global Inc.; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Gymflex benefits

Thrive wellbeing program

CPD and career development

Job summary

WSP is seeking a qualified Land Referencing professional to support infrastructure programmes across the UK and Ireland. You’ll work with a multi-disciplinary team, deliver land-related advisory services, and help secure land rights for major projects.

The role offers hybrid working between office locations and home, with opportunities for development, CPD training, and travel to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in urban and/or rural environment, property, communities and stakeholders.
• Experience on infrastructure development schemes with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of legal processes for land acquisition and wayleaves/easement.
• Track record in reducing land risk and advising on land-related matters across project lifecycles.
• Ability to travel to various sites/locations as required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects successfully on time, within budget and to high standards.
• advise clients externally and internally; manage relationships.
• Support land rights acquisition for major infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with landowners, land agents, legal reps, planning authorities and clients.
• Mentor and develop staff; contribute to business strategy and bids/tenders.
• Deliver CPD-accredited Land Academy training and share knowledge across regions.

Skills

Land/urban expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation skills

Project advisory

Leadership and mentoring

Communication and influencing

Teamwork and initiative

Education

Geography / Land-Estate Management degree

Job description

WSP is seeking a qualified Land Referencing professional to support infrastructure programmes across the UK and Ireland. You’ll work with a multi-disciplinary team, deliver land-related advisory services, and help secure land rights for major projects.

The role offers hybrid working between office locations and home, with opportunities for development, CPD training, and travel to project sites as needed.