Join WSP in the UK & Ireland as an Associate Director to lead land services across major infrastructure projects.
About the Role
WSP is one of the UK’s largest land services consultancies. This senior leadership role will deliver land referencing, acquisition, valuation, compulsory purchase and landowner engagement across the UK and Ireland. The position can be based in any UK office with hybrid flexibility.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead technical and business development across all projects.
* Drive delivery of the land business strategy and action plans.
* Provide strategic consultancy advice and be a trusted partner.
* Manage and lead project teams through statutory land acquisition and complex negotiations.
* Advice on statutory powers and acquisition strategies for infrastructure and land assembly projects.
* Day‑to‑day management of teams, quality outputs and technical standards.
* Secure team workload, resource allocation and budgeted productivity targets.
* Mentor and develop team members through training and professional development.
What We Look For
* Experience in Transport, Energy and Water infrastructure development.
* Experience in compulsory acquisition projects using CPO/DCO/TWAO powers.
* Proven track record in managing and delivering land‑related services with team leadership.
* Demonstrable experience reducing land risk and advising clients throughout project lifecycle.
* Strong influencing, negotiating, communication and interpersonal skills.
* Experience of training and mentoring team members and professional qualification.
* Negotiating with land owners and knowledge of legal acquisition processes.
* Experience managing and settling voluntary and compulsory purchase compensation claims.
* Desirable knowledge of urban and rural environments.
* Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Benefits & Culture
Our hybrid working policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week, with opportunities to collaborate in modern UK offices. We support wellbeing through our Thrive programme, a Virtual GP service, gym memberships, and comprehensive menopause support. We provide part‑time and flexible arrangements, paid leave, and bank holiday entitlement. Development, training and chartership opportunities are emphasized.
Equality and Inclusion
WSP is an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or other protected status. Adults with disabilities will be interviewed and provided reasonable adjustments is needed.
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Please let us know if you require workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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