Senior Land Referencer

Carter Jonas; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm is seeking a Senior Land Referencer in Birmingham to support major infrastructure projects. The role involves geo-referencing, managing land data, producing legal documentation, and engaging with stakeholders. Candidates should have a degree in geography or planning, experience in land referencing, and a valid UK driving license. This full-time position offers opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in producing books of reference, order plans, and schedules.
• Knowledge of compulsory purchase processes.
• Valid UK driving license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Geo-reference and digitize features from CAD and paper plans into ArcGIS.
• Manage, interpret, and analyze land data for accurate mapping.
• Produce clear legal documentation and adhere to quality assurance processes.
• Engage with stakeholders and communicate effectively.

Skills

GIS expertise (ArcGIS)

Land referencing experience

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in geography/planning

Job description

Overview

Senior Land Referencer – Carter Jonas, Infrastructure hub, Birmingham. This role offers the opportunity to join the market-leading infrastructure team and support some of the country’s biggest infrastructure schemes. The role supports a growing land referencing team and provides opportunities for continued professional development. The package includes a competitive salary and flexible benefits, with the possibility of flexible or agile working arrangements discussed at application stage.

Responsibilities

• Geo-reference and digitise features from CAD and paper plans into ArcGIS.
• Manage, interpret, and analyse land data to ensure accurate mapping and referencing.
• Maintain and update geospatial data within the land system, ensuring consistency across relevant mapping layers.
• Land Referencing: conduct detailed desktop and site referencing to identify and verify affected parties.
• Undertake site visits for tasks such as door-knocking exercises and posting of statutory notices.
• Produce clear and accurate legal documentation, including order plans, books of reference, notices, and schedules; adhere to quality assurance processes to ensure legal and technical accuracy.
• Stakeholder Engagement: communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and members of the public; attend client and stakeholder meetings and provide updates as required.
• Team Leadership and Coordination: manage client expectations and allocate tasks to junior team members; monitor time management and assist with end-of-month invoicing.
• Project Management Support: understand programme and resource requirements to optimise project delivery; assist with resource planning and task prioritisation in collaboration with the project manager.

What will it take to be successful?

Relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree in geography/planning or extensive work experience in producing books of reference, order plans, notices, and schedules, and managing junior team members. Knowledge of compulsory purchase processes is advantageous (e.g., Transport and Works Act, Compulsory Purchase Act, Planning Act). A competent GIS user (preferably ArcGIS) who can collect, interpret, and use land data. Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel to rural and urban land referencing locations.

Qualifications

• Degree in geography or planning or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience in land referencing and producing books of reference, order plans, notices, and schedules.
• Knowledge of compulsory purchase processes and GIS (ArcGIS).
• Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Employment type

• Full-time

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

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