Senior Land Referencer

Fisher German; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading land referencing firm in Birmingham seeks a Senior Land Referencer to join their team. This role involves overseeing land data management, developing methodologies, and collaborating on significant projects. Essential qualifications include a degree in geography or land surveying and experience in major project land referencing. The position offers hybrid working, competitive PTO, and a discretionary bonus scheme.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

Holiday entitlement starting at 25 days

Enhanced leave options for maternity and paternity

24/7 mental health support

Volunteering leave of 2 days per year

Qualifications

• Experience in land referencing for major projects (DCO/CPO/TWAOs).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and teams.
• Full driving license.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and quality checking data in the ownership database.
• Developing land referencing methodologies to support project inquiries.
• Managing site visit teams and processes.
• Interpreting and analyzing land data.
• Collaborating with GIS and project teams.

Skills

Project management

Strong communication skills

Land referencing

Data analysis

Education

Degree in geography, land surveying, or related field

Tools

GIS systems

FME

Mobile data collection tools

Job description

The Team & Focus of the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Land Referencer to join our expanding Land Referencing team within the Infrastructure Services division. This role is crucial in enhancing our team's expertise to meet increasing client demands. Whether you're a Land Referencer seeking progression or a Senior Land Referencer looking for a new challenge and to support a newly formed team, this position offers growth opportunities.

With over 20 years of providing land referencing services for projects of all sizes, we now seek motivated individuals to join our standalone Land Referencing team. The team will handle major and smaller projects, working closely with project delivery and GIS teams to ensure consistent and diligent land referencing to support DCOs/CPOs or TWAOs.

This is a permanent, full-time role (Mon-Fri), based in our Birmingham office with a hybrid working policy.

In addition to your salary, you will receive:

• A discretionary bonus scheme
• A holiday entitlement starting at 25 days, increasing to 30 days, plus your birthday and half-days on Christmas Eve & New Year's Eve
• Enhanced leave options for maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Access to an online savings portal and 24/7 mental health & wellbeing support
• Volunteering leave of 2 days per year (pro-rated for part-time employees)

Key duties include:

• Overseeing and quality checking data in our ownership database
• Developing land referencing methodologies to support project inquiries
• Managing site visit teams and processes
• Interpreting and analyzing land data
• Reviewing complex title documents and integrating data into BOR schedules
• Collaborating with GIS and project teams
• Attending client meetings and reporting on progress

Candidate Requirements

Essential:

• Degree in geography, land surveying, or related field
• Experience in land referencing for major projects (DCO/CPO/TWAOs)
• Ability to manage multiple projects and teams
• Strong communication skills for internal and external stakeholders
• Full driving license

Desirable:

• People management skills
• Experience with mobile data collection tools
• Knowledge of GIS systems and FME

Why Choose Fisher German?

We offer a hybrid working approach, combining office days with remote work, fostering a social and connected environment. Our activities include sports events, social gatherings, CPD days, and more. We value fun and hard work alike!

Founded in 1830 and operating nationwide since 2000, we advise on diverse property portfolios across sectors such as rural, commercial, development, residential, infrastructure, and renewable energy.

Bring Yourself to Work

We are passionate about our work and committed to supporting and including our staff, proudly being an Equal Opportunities Employer.