Strategic Land Director: Acquisition & Stakeholder Lead

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Health & Wellbeing programmes

Time flexibility

Part‑time and flexible working arrangements

Support for personal and professional development

Inclusive culture and diversity groups

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking an Associate Director to lead land projects, manage stakeholder engagement, and drive business development in the Energy, Water, and Rail sectors. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership in land services and experience in navigating land consents, providing strategic advice, and delivering major projects efficiently.

This role offers a hybrid working policy and comprehensive health and wellbeing programs, promoting a supportive culture focused on personal and professional development.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in land services delivery and strategic level land acquisition.
• Experience in navigating land consents and stakeholder engagement for infrastructure projects.
• strong communication and negotiation skills, fostering client relationships.
• Ability to manage business development initiatives within various sectors.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction on WSP Land projects.
• Champion a high‑performance team culture and excellent stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee the successful delivery of major projects on time and within budget.
• Lead business development initiatives within Energy, Water, and Rail.

Skills

Leadership and direction

Stakeholder engagement

Business development

Project oversight

Client relationship management

Risk mitigation

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Commercial acumen

Education

Degree in Geography, Agriculture, Land and Estate Management or related

Chartered status or membership of a professional body

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking an Associate Director to lead land projects, manage stakeholder engagement, and drive business development in the Energy, Water, and Rail sectors. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership in land services and experience in navigating land consents, providing strategic advice, and delivering major projects efficiently.

This role offers a hybrid working policy and comprehensive health and wellbeing programs, promoting a supportive culture focused on personal and professional development.