Overview
This role can be based in one of our offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow or Perth with the flexibility of hybrid working between one of these locations and home.
At WSP, you can grow and work with diverse, talented individuals. We are focused on delivering long-lasting, positive impacts through our people and purpose. Our Land team delivers land referencing, land acquisition, land access, formal consents, statutory orders and landowner engagement across Scotland and the UK.
Responsibilities
* Manage and coordinate the technical delivery of land and consents projects whilst being a trusted advisor for our clients for large infrastructure projects in the Energy, Renewables, Road and Rail sectors.
* Support the writing of bids/tenders to secure opportunities from internal and external clients. Lead on and contribute to business development and client relationship management (externally and internally).
* Engage in client-facing activities and represent the business at Senior Land Consultant level on projects.
* Motivate and support the team in Edinburgh/Glasgow/Perth ensuring the team has the necessary support and training when delivering projects.
* Train, mentor or transfer technical knowledge to junior colleagues and undertake detailed technical assurance of other colleagues’ work. Provide assurance of deliverables prior to formal issue to Client.
* Harness innovation and share insights across the team to create cleaner, greener and safer solutions, contributing to long-lasting project outcomes.
* Manage delivery of land access, landowner engagement and consenting / statutory processes for projects based in Scotland (e.g., CPO and Vesting Orders).
* Maintain commercial awareness with understanding of budget, scope, change control and other project management activities, including identifying project risks. Demonstrate strong programme/resource management.
Qualifications
* Successfully led a technical team of land consultants to deliver land consenting or land assembly services on infrastructure projects. Experience in Scotland / Scottish land ownership information is beneficial but not essential.
* Knowledge and experience of Scotland and UK statutory consent requirements (Hybrid Bill, DCO, CPO, Vesting Orders) and an understanding of the land and property industry.
* Good commercial awareness with an understanding of budget, scope, change control and other project management activities.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment on major infrastructure projects in multi-disciplinary teams.
* Evidence of leading teams to deliver complex work.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills and ability to liaise at all levels with internal and external stakeholders.
* Confidence and experience in providing technical advice to clients.
* Highly motivated with a good industry network.
* Enthusiasm for continuous professional development and professional accreditation.
* A full UK driving licence is required.
* General IT skills, Microsoft Office suite including Teams, and basic GIS/mapping tools.
About Us
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, with 72,800 people and a global purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts. Our local teams in the UK and Ireland support communities through innovation, integrity, and inclusion.
What’s in it for you? We offer work-life balance, hybrid working, inclusivity and belonging, health and wellbeing resources, flexible time options, and development opportunities including training, mentoring, and Chartership. We also provide benefits such as Thrive, Virtual GP, Gymflex, and menopause support. Our WSP My Hour policy supports daily personal time, with flexible time management.
We actively encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, including those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and will provide workplace adjustments as needed.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Other
Industries
* Professional Services
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