Senior Land Referencer

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

Job summary

A leading company in the infrastructure property sector is seeking a Senior Land Referencer in Birmingham. This role involves managing a growing team and supporting major infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree or extensive experience, strong GIS skills, and a commitment to professional growth. Join a supportive environment with opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Experience in producing legal documents like order plans and notices.
• Knowledge of compulsory purchase projects is advantageous.
• Experience managing junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Geo-referencing and digitising features from CAD and paper plans.
• Managing client expectations and allocating tasks to juniors.
• Conducting site visits and communicating with the public.

Skills

GIS

Data Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geography or Planning

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

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Build the world you want to live in with a career in the infrastructure property sector.

Due to our growing divisions, we are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Senior Land Referencer to join our Infrastructure hub in Birmingham. This is an opportunity to join the market-leading infrastructure team and support some of the country’s biggest infrastructure schemes.

We are building a growing land referencing team with a strong track record for delivering quality services. Our leadership values positive responses to challenges and inclusive opinions. We seek a Land Referencing professional with industry experience who wishes to grow as a consultant in a supportive environment, with ample opportunities for development and professional growth.

Main Tasks:

1. Geo-referencing and digitising features from CAD and paper plans into ArcGIS.
2. Desktop and contact referencing of affected parties.
3. Data management, collection, interpretation, and analysis of land data.
4. Inputting and maintaining data within the land system.
5. Verifying and updating relevant mapping layers.
6. Producing and quality checking legal documents such as order plans, books of reference, notices, and schedules.
7. Conducting site visits for door knocking exercises and posting notices.
8. Communicating clearly and compassionately with the public and clients.
9. Managing client expectations, understanding programme and resource requirements, and allocating tasks to junior team members.
10. Managing time sheets for juniors and assisting the project manager with end-of-month invoicing.
11. Attending client/stakeholder meetings.

This description is not exhaustive; additional duties may be assigned to ensure team and office efficiency.

What will it take to be successful?

Ideally, you will have a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree in geography or planning, or extensive experience in producing books of reference, order plans, notices, and schedules, and managing junior team members. Knowledge of projects involving compulsory purchase (such as Transport and Works Act, CPO Act, and Planning Act) is advantageous. You must be a competent GIS user (preferably ArcGIS) capable of collecting, interpreting, and using land data. A valid UK driving license and willingness to travel to various land referencing locations are required.

Senior Level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Other