Senior Land Consultant

WSP; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and professional services firm in Birmingham is seeking a Project Manager specializing in land acquisition. You will lead a project team, manage statutory processes, and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate should have experience in land projects within the water industry and strong communication skills. This role offers a flexible working environment and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy

Access to Virtual GP

Gymflex membership discounts

Flexible working arrangements

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing land projects in the water industry.
• Strong understanding of budget and project management activities.
• Demonstrable experience of reducing land risk for clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead a project team for land rights acquisition.
• Negotiate settlements with landowners and agents.
• Ensure compliance with UK statutory requirements.

Skills

Project Management

Communication skills

Negotiation

Knowledge of UK statutory consent requirements

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Education

Membership of a Professional body

Full driving licence

Tools

GIS/mapping tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

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…

• Lead a project team for the acquisition of land rights, wayleaves, and easements for major projects.
• Manage statutory processes including Water Industry Act (WIA), Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPO), Development Consent Orders (DCO), and Transport & Works Act Orders (TWAO)
• Ideally have experience of managing land projects in the water industry
• Negotiate Heads of Terms and compensation settlements with landowners and their agents
• Prepare and review consent documentation, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing strategic guidance
• Project Management of Land projects on time, within budget and to high standards
• Ensure that WSP H&S procedures are adhered to for all site work
• Liaise with key stakeholders and landowners as well as land agents, auctioneers, legal representatives, planning authorities, contractors and clients
• Work closely with Land team colleagues and collaborate with WSP teams in the engineering, environmental, and planning disciplines
• Management and development of a team of early career professionals providing both technical training and career development support
• Contribute to business development and the delivery of the business strategy
• UK travel

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Successfully led a technical team of land consultants to deliver land consenting or land assembly services on water or infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge and experience of UK statutory consent requirements, such as the WIA, Hybrid Bill, DCO, CPO, and Vesting Orders as well as an understanding of the land and property industry would be beneficial
• Good commercial awareness with an understanding of budget, scope, change control and other project management activities
• The ability to work in a fast‑paced environment on major infrastructure projects in multi‑disciplinary teams
• Evidence of leading teams to deliver complex work
• Excellent communication and organisational skills and ability to liaise at all levels with both internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrable experience of reducing land risk for clients and advising them on land related matters throughout all stages of a project lifecycles
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with colleagues, landowners and client at all levels
• Enthusiasm for continuous professional development, and professional accreditation
• General IT skills, Microsoft Office suite including Teams, and strong skills with GIS/mapping tools
• Membership of a Professional body would be advantageous
• A full driving licence is required

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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Join our close‑knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

About Us

We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long‑lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work‑life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part‑time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.