Description What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. A little more about your role… WSP Land At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. WSP’s Land team is seeking talented Land professionals to join what is already the largest and most successful team in our industry. This is an exciting opportunity to develop or begin a career with a team that enjoys a successful reputation for the successful delivery of major strategic infrastructure projects across the UK and Ireland through the support provided by land referencing, urban and rural landowner engagement, consultation management, land access, formal consents, statutory orders, compensation agreements and land acquisition. Apply and come and discuss the contributions you can make in the delivery of the widest portfolio of projects across all sectors in the UK and Ireland. In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world. When considering a career move it’s vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2026 and beyond… To find out more about our Land business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Land referencing and land assembly | WSP WSP Land supports the highest-profile infrastructure projects across the Energy, Highways, Water, Rail, Local Government and Aviation sectors. Energy Our Energy projects are critical for the deployment of renewable energy and helping the economy to achieve net zero carbon emissions. We support a range of energy generation (nuclear and renewable) and transmission and distribution projects across the UK and Ireland. We are proud to be delivering projects that introduce the new technologies of hydrogen distribution and carbon capture. Highways WSP Land’s history started in the highway sector in the 1980s and we have been supporting road schemes throughout the UK and Ireland ever since. Supporting projects of all scales, from road improvements and roundabouts to bypasses and major motorway projects, we have been relied upon to deliver the M4 Smart Motorway project and continue to support major road schemes such as the A5 in Ireland and the A9 in Scotland. Rail WSP Land has a 30 year history of supporting major rail projects including the Channel Tunnel Rail Link (CTRL or HS1); Central Railway; the Thameslink Programme, the first major Transport & Works Act project; West Coast Mainline Four Tracking; HS2 Phases 1, 2a and 2b; TransPennine Route Upgrade (TRU) and East West Rail (EWR). Our track record also includes successes in light rail and metro schemes including Manchester Metrolink, Nottingham Express Transit, Edinburgh Tram, Luton Translink and the current Dublin MetroLink project, Ireland’s largest ever infrastructure project. Water Assisting with the UK’s and Ireland’s water resilience and distribution needs, WSP Land supports a number of projects promoted by water companies. We were the only land referencing service provider appointed to support the 25km Tideway Tunnel, the first major DCO project, supporting the project from planning, submission and examination to implementation, delivery and operation. Local Government Mirroring WSP’s support of many local authorities across the length and breadth of the UK and Ireland, WSP Land provides support to local government clients in the management of their land and property assets. Aviation WSP Land continues to support the Heathrow Expansion project. Since our original appointment in 2016, we have remained the only land referencing service provider appointed to the project, demonstrating our capacity to address what will be, in land referencing terms, easily the largest project ever undertaken in the UK. We have also supported Birmingham Airport and the successful Luton Airport DCO. Land Referencing We are the largest and most successful Land business supporting infrastructure development in the UK and Ireland, with 300 specialist professional colleagues consisting of land consultants, property specialists, project managers and utility and topographical surveyors. We have the widest portfolio of projects available in our industry, offering unrivalled opportunities to both develop and diversify careers, working on some of the most exciting and challenging projects across the whole of the UK and Ireland. Our clients rely on us to deliver the essential land elements of their infrastructure projects and we enjoy a hard-earned reputation of success. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of this success, delivering land referencing, land acquisition, land access, formal consents, statutory orders and landowner engagement across all infrastructure sectors and make a positive impact on economy and communities these projects serve. Our land referencing professionals, identify land and legal interest in land and use this data to secure powers and/or negotiate land acquisition and land access to support infrastructure development. We provide clients with all the land-related statutory documentation the need to comply with planning processes as they develop, plan, securing and exercise powers to construct, operate and maintain their infrastructure assets. Using the land referencing data, we ensure projects not just comply with legislation but also fulfil their data security obligations, engage meaningfully with landowners and other affected stakeholders, and maximize their benefits of the landed data we provide throughout project lifecycle, ultimately registering the new rights in the name of the client. Junior Land Consultant As Junior Land Consultant, you will be directly supporting the wider team in the identification of landowners, occupiers and other parties that hold a legal interest in land, through research and interpretation of a variety of information You will also support our teams in the delivery of land access, landowner engagement, stakeholder engagement, and supporting projects through to the consenting stages/statutory processes Work closely with our 300 Land colleagues across the UK, Ireland and India delivering land services on a variety of high-profile projects across the energy, highways, rail, water, local government and aviation sectors Support the wider team in the identification of legal interests in land, through desktop research which includes but is not limited to, land registry title interpretation, companies’ details checks and address validations Contribute to the Land delivery and success of high-profile infrastructure projects across the UK and Ireland Interpret and processing of incoming documents, such as questionnaires and access licences from landowners to support the delivery of land access Attend and contribute to internal project meetings Potential for UK and Ireland travel. We actively support people in achieving professional accreditations and have Chartered Geographers (CGeog), Chartered Town Planners (RTPI) and Chartered Surveyors (AssocRICS and MRICS) who can support your career progression This role will report to a Consultant/Senior Land Consultant Participation in our CPD-accredited Land Academy. Full training will be provided combined with learning on-the-job as part of our projects What we will be looking for you to demonstrate Recently graduated with a degree in Geography, Land/Estate Management, Agriculture or another relevant discipline and/or experience that has provided you with an understanding of land use and ownership Experience of desktop researching and problem-solving, so that you can apply your skills to the process of identifying landowners/occupiers, land interests and rights in land The role will require visits to sites as part of a team, to speak with landowners and stakeholders. This may involve periods staying away from home (accommodation and expenses are provided) Good communication and organisational skills, with experience in managing data Proficient at reading and using maps and in interrogating datasets Excellent written/verbal communication skills, and comfortable in being able to write and articulate your findings Experience using MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams) The ability to travel effectively to various sites/locations is a necessary function of this role. Scotland Our Scotland team consists of land consultants, property specialists, and utility/topographical surveyors working across our Edinburgh, Glasgow and Perth offices. We work closely with over 300 Land colleagues across the UK, Ireland and India delivering land services on a variety of projects across the energy, water, road, rail and active-travel sectors. Our clients develop major highway, rail, energy and renewable infrastructure projects all of which impact privately owned land. We are the largest land referencing business in the UK and Ireland, with recent high-profile projects including the A9 Dualling; SSEN; and various onshore renewable schemes. As part of our Land team, you will combine office, home and on-site working deliver components for the delivery of land consenting projects ensuring the validity, accuracy and auditability of information collected. You will work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, working with a team of Land Consultants to deliver the necessary information required to identify, notify, engage, and gain access to lands and secure required consents with landowners affected by infrastructure projects. We work locally, making a difference to projects across the whole of Scotland as well as nationally with other WSP teams, using our in-house land information and consultation databases alongside GIS systems, with a focus on innovation and quality. Our colleagues are from a diverse range of careers backgrounds including estate management, forestry, agriculture, project management, liaison officers, site supervision, land agency and more. The diverse range of skills all combine to provide a full and comprehensive skillset. The 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 from home. UK & Ireland-wide We support high-profile infrastructure projects across all of the UK and Ireland. Major projects include Project Union, delivering a new network to energise Britain with hydrogen technology, Heathrow Expansion (third runway), set to be the largest land referencing project ever undertaken; Thames Tideway; Dublin MetroLink, Ireland’s largest ever infrastructure project; TransPennine Route Upgrade (TRU); East West Rail (EWR); HyNet; and HS2. Many of our Energy projects are critical for the deployment of renewable energy, helping the UK economy to achieve net zero carbon emissions, and we support emerging rail, water, highways and other projects that represent investment in the UK’s future. We support you to hone and develop your skills to deliver the most exciting projects in the UK - your work with us really makes a difference to the legacy of infrastructure in the UK. The role can be based in one of WSP’s many offices across the UK or Ireland including with the flexibility of hybrid working between one of these locations and from home. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today. LI-JT1