Senior Land Consultant

WSP USA; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is seeking a skilled professional to oversee land access projects in Birmingham, UK. This role demands strong stakeholder engagement, management of land access documentation, and compliance with statutory requirements. Ideal candidates will lead a technical team, provide senior-level advisory on land acquisition, and have a solid understanding of UK Land Access requirements. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential for building trust with clients and local communities. Apply now to join a community dedicated to making a positive impact.

Qualifications

• Experience managing land access projects in the Energy industry.
• Strong knowledge of UK Land Access and Licence requirements.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment on major infrastructure projects.
• Evidence of leading teams to deliver complex work.
• Membership of a Professional body is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Secure land access and build relationships with stakeholders.
• Lead audits and quality assurance of land access documentation.
• Provide senior-level advice on land acquisition risks.
• Ensure compliance with statutory processes and regulations.
• Resolve disputes with diplomacy and authority.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Communication skills

Understanding of land access

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

GIS/mapping tools

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…

• The position focuses on securing land access, arranging surveys and building strong relationships with stakeholders and landowners
• Ideally have experience of managing land access projects in the Energy industry
• Lead audits and quality assurance reviews of land access documentation and processes
• Drive integration of land access with engineering, planning, and environmental strategies
• Provide senior-level advice to clients and project boards on land acquisition risks and opportunities
• Oversee compliance with statutory processes and ensure projects meet regulatory and legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and escalate sensitive issues with diplomacy and authority
• Contribute to commercial strategy and risk management for land-related contracts
• Establish training programmes and succession planning within the land team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage with landowners, communities, and stakeholders
• Ability to arrange and coordinate land surveys, ensuring compliance with legal and environmental standards
• Experience working on infrastructure, utilities, or energy projects (preferred)
• Consulting with landowners to explain proposed scheme, programme, discuss potential impacts and ensure accurate consultation notes are taken and uploaded to our consultation database
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement, building trust and maintaining positive relationship
• Ensuring that WSP H&S procedures are adhered to for all site work

• Knowledge of Ops & non ops Land access permissions, land access Licence’s S172s, E Permit Procedure, RAMS and Site Safety experience (preferred)

• Management of junior members of Land Team providing support and technical training

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 Survey Engagement
• Strong knowledge and experience of UK Land Access and Licence requirements, such as S172’s and permits 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

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. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

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