Senior Land Access & Stakeholder Consultant

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced land referencing and land access specialist to join our team in the Greater London area. You will support delivery of land access for major infrastructure projects, identify landowner interests, and liaise with stakeholders to secure access for surveys.

The role requires collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams, a track record in reducing land risk, and experience with orders and consents. Travel to various sites will be necessary as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in Geography, Land/Estate Management, Agriculture or a relevant discipline.
• Experience delivering land referencing, land access, landowner engagement and statutory processes on major infrastructure projects.
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams across Ireland and/or UK.
• Proven ability to reduce land risk and advise on land matters across project lifecycles.
• Experience of orders, consents and land rights acquisition; knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Experience with infrastructure development schemes in energy, highways, rail, water or aviation sectors.
• Strong interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills.
• Willingness to travel to various sites/locations.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of land referencing, land access, landowner engagement and statutory processes.
• Identify landowners and parties with land interests via registry information.
• Liaise with landowners, land agents, legal representatives, planning authorities and clients.
• Lead audits and QA reviews of land referencing documentation and processes.
• Provide senior-level advice on land acquisition risks and opportunities to clients and boards.
• Ensure compliance with statutory processes and data security/privacy obligations.
• Manage junior team members and contribute to CPD-based Land Academy training.
• Develop efficient working practices and contribute to business strategy and growth.

Education

Degree in Geography or related discipline

Chartership or professional body membership

Job description

WSP is seeking an experienced land referencing and land access specialist to join our team in the Greater London area. You will support delivery of land access for major infrastructure projects, identify landowner interests, and liaise with stakeholders to secure access for surveys.

The role requires collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams, a track record in reducing land risk, and experience with orders and consents. Travel to various sites will be necessary as part of the role.