Land Referencer / Senior Land Referencer
Location: Midlands (Ashby, Stafford or Birmingham) Working Pattern: Full-time, hybrid Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits
⭐ The Opportunity
We're looking for a Land Referencer or Senior Land Referencer to join a rapidly expanding Land Referencing team working on nationally significant infrastructure projects. Whether you're already operating at Senior level or looking to step up, this is a chance to join a newly developed team with huge scope for growth, progression and technical development.
You'll work across a wide range of utilities and infrastructure schemes - from small solar projects to major reservoir, energy and transport programmes - supporting the delivery of high‑quality land referencing for DCOs, CPOs and TWAOs.
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys detail, data, legislation, land, and stakeholder engagement, and wants to build a long-term career in the infrastructure sector.
🛠️ Key Responsibilities
Overseeing and quality‑assuring data entered into the ownership database
Developing and applying land referencing methodologies and processes
Overseeing teams and processes used for site visits
Interpreting and analysing land and title data
Reviewing complex title documents and integrating findings into Book of Reference schedules
Liaising closely with GIS and project delivery teams
Attending client meetings and providing progress updates
Reporting to clients and internal teams on project status
🎓 What We're Looking For
Essential
Degree in Geography, Land Surveying, or a related land discipline
Proven experience in land referencing on major projects (DCO/CPO/TWAO)
Ability to manage multiple projects and team members simultaneously
Strong communication skills with confidence engaging internal teams, clients and landowners
Full UK driving licence
Desirable
People management experience
Experience using mobile data collection tools
Knowledge of GIS systems and FME
🌟 Why Join
Alongside a competitive salary, you'll receive:
Discretionary bonus scheme
25 days holiday rising to 30 with service + birthday off + Christmas Eve & NYE half days
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental leave
Volunteering leave (2 days per year)
Online savings portal + 24/7 mental health & wellbeing support
Hybrid working
Strong progression opportunities within a growing team