SPA Land Consultant

Anglian Water Group Ltd.; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Peterborough office

Site visits

Job summary

Anglian Water Group Ltd is seeking a Land Consultant to join the Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA). This role focuses on identifying legal interests in land, coordinating access for surveys, and supporting EIA and construction activities across the East of England.

You will work with GIS data, liaise with landowners and authorities, and travel to site visits as required. The position offers flexible hybrid working from home or office with periodic travel.

Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale infrastructure programmes with land references.
• Ability to record and manage stakeholder interactions.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to travel and perform site visits as required.
• Experience using GIS to capture landownership extents.

Responsibilities

• Lead on identifying legal interests in land (freeholders, leaseholders, tenants).
• Batch and mail land entry questionnaires to confirm ownership and access.
• Update land management systems with confirmed information.
• Carry out site visits to confirm land ownership details.
• Coordinate with GIS to ensure landownership extents are accurate.
• Manage land access for surveys to support EIA and construction activities.
• Support landowner consultation during later stages and assist in risk resolution.

Skills

Land referencing

GIS skills

Stakeholder engagement

Site visits

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Tools

HMLR research

GIS software

Job description

Join Anglian Water's Strategic Pipeline Alliance as a Land Consultant.

Location: Flexible / Hybrid from office or home, with site visits across the region as and when required.

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent.

Job Overview

The Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) is a ~£1.8Bn framework delivering 500km+ of transfer pipelines, with associated storage and pumping assets, across the East of England supporting reduction of abstraction in sensitive aquifers and significant regional growth. You will play a key role in the successful delivery of the SPA project as part of the Land team reporting to the Land Programme Manager, undertaking key land referencing activities in line with the Water Industry Act 1991.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on identifying legal interests in land; including freeholders, leaseholders, tenants and rights by researching and compiling land ownership records using HMLR, Local authority and other such methods.
• Batching and mailing out land entry questionnaires to confirm ownership and agreement to access land.
• Processing returned questionnaires and ensuring that the land management system is updated with confirmed information.
• Carry out site visits to confirm land ownership / interest details etc.
• Work with GIS / GIS resource to ensure that landownership extents are correctly captured on the GIS platform.
• Manage and request land access for surveys (non-intrusive and intrusive), to support EIA requirements, and construction activities: Work with relevant disciplines to understand access requirements and ensure that requests are made and obtained in line with the survey request timescales and processes.
• Support access requirements at later stages with management of landowner consultation: Provide support to the agricultural liaison officers during the construction phase, assisting in resolving any identified risks or landowner concerns.

Skills, Experience and Behaviours

• Have experience of being part of a large‑scale infrastructure programme, in particular ones that have an impact on agricultural businesses.
• Have experience using project systems to record stakeholder interactions and project progress.
• You enjoy research and investigation to identify the relevant interest in a land parcel.
• You enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team, and are able to work independently where required.
• You are an engaging and enthusiastic individual that can form relationships at ease and is an excellent communicator who can build and sustain relationships with the project teams and external stakeholders.
• You are willing to travel and be located at the scheme location when required to carry out site visits in line with the referencing exercises.

Benefits

• Flexible Working: We support remote working, part-time hours, and flexible schedules to suit your lifestyle if the role allows.
• Location: Our office is in Peterborough, with operational hubs across the project area. This role is predominantly site based.

Why Join SPA?

The Strategic Pipeline Alliance Project is at the exciting delivery stage, with additional projects lined up for AMP8. At SPA, we embrace innovation, digital technology, and collaboration with our partners, including Farrans, MMB, Costain, and Jacobs. Together, we’re combating climate change and securing clean water for generations to come.

Our Purpose

Our mission is simple yet vital: To Make the East of England Resilient to the Effects of Drought. Join us in shaping a sustainable future while being part of a team where everyone can thrive.

Diversity and Inclusion

SPA is committed to building an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone. Whatever your background, if this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply. SPA is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and recruit based on merit and potential, ensuring every colleague feels a sense of belonging.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact and excited to lead in a transformative environment, we’d love to hear from you! If you think you will be a good fit, get in touch. The SPA Alliance. Building Resilience. Building Pipelines. Building career aspirations.