Overview
WSP’s Land team is seeking talented Land Consultants at various levels to join our Midlands, South and North teams in our modern city centre offices in Birmingham; London, Guildford, Cambridge and Basingstoke; Manchester and Leeds. The role involves land referencing, landowner engagement, consultation management, land access, formal consents, statutory orders, compensation agreements and land acquisition in support of strategic infrastructure development projects across the UK and Ireland.
Responsibilities
* Associate Land Consultant
o Lead a team of technical specialists to direct delivery of projects on time, within budget and to high standards.
o Be a trusted advisor to clients and manage relationships.
o Advise on land issues including statutory processes to acquire land and land rights (e.g., major hybrid Bills, TWAOs, DCOs, CPOs, Wayleaves).
o Lead quality assurance of deliverables related to identifying land interests and rights, negotiating access to land for surveys, and acquisition of land rights for large-scale development projects and planning applications.
o Lead on training of technical topics.
o Develop efficient working practices and promote innovation in the team to provide industry-leading, best-value services to clients.
o Ensure that the team has the necessary skills and resources to deliver successful projects and grow the business.
o Promote adherence to WSP health and safety procedures.
o Manage, mentor and develop staff.
o Contribute to the delivery of the business strategy.
o Promote Land services and contribute to business development across electricity, highways, rail, water, telecoms and renewable energy sectors.
o Collaborate with other WSP disciplines including engineering, environmental and planning teams to optimise service to clients.
o Support the writing of bids and tenders to secure opportunities from internal and external clients.
o UK travel.
* Senior Land Consultant
o Managing the project delivery of statutory processes for the acquisition of land and land rights (e.g., major hybrid Bills, TWAOs, DCOs, CPOs and Wayleaves).
o Project management of land projects on time, within budget and to high standards.
o Ensure WSP health and safety procedures are adhered to for all site work.
o Negotiation of Heads of Terms to secure land or land rights for projects.
o Liaise with key stakeholders and landowners, land agents, auctioneers, legal representatives, planning authorities, contractors and clients.
o Work closely with Land team colleagues and collaborate with engineering, environmental and planning disciplines.
o Management and development of a team of early career professionals, providing training and career development support.
o Contribute to business development and the delivery of the business strategy.
o UK travel.
* Land Consultant
o Land referencing activities, including online land registry searches, desktop research, questionnaire analysis and archival investigations to identify legal land interests and rights.
o Consulting with landowners to confirm land ownership details and agree access for surveys.
o Consulting with landowners to explain proposed schemes, discuss potential impacts and ensure accurate consultation notes are uploaded to our consultation database.
o Liaising with land agents, auctioneers, legal representatives, planning authorities and clients as required.
o Ensuring WSP health and safety procedures are followed for all site work.
o Preparation of orders and relevant statutory processes to acquire land and land rights.
o Negotiation of wayleaves and heads of terms to secure land or land rights.
o Work closely with Land team colleagues and collaborate with other WSP teams in engineering, environmental and planning disciplines.
o Management of junior members of the Land Team, providing support and technical training.
o UK travel.
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate
* Degree or equivalent experience in Geography, Land and Estate Management, Agriculture or a related discipline.
* Experience delivering land referencing, land access, landowner engagement services on infrastructure development projects.
* Experience negotiating with landowners and knowledge of the legal process for the acquisition of wayleaves/easements/servitudes; desirable.
* Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering complex work.
* Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
* Ability to promote services internally and externally; a strong professional network is advantageous.
* Chartership or membership of a professional body would be advantageous.
* A full driving licence is essential.
About us
WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm with a global scale. Our teams are united by a common purpose to create positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through innovation, integrity and inclusion. Our UK and Ireland presence supports local communities with international expertise.
What’s in it for you
* Work-life balance: Hybrid working policy with flexibility to work from home two days a week and access to modern offices across the UK.
* Inclusivity and belonging: We welcome varied backgrounds and experiences and promote a culture of inclusion.
* Health and wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP, Gymflex membership discounts, and menopause support.
* Flex your time: WSP My Hour, part-time and flexible working, additional leave options and bank holiday usage.
* Your development: Training, mentoring and opportunities for Chartership.
* #WeAreWSP: We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and provide adjustments on request for applicants with disabilities.
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