Overview
Land Consultant (various levels) - London, Manchester, Birmingham, Guildford. Join to apply for the Land Consultant (various levels) role at WSP in the UK & Ireland.
Responsibilities
Associate Land Consultant role
* Lead teams of technical specialists to direct the delivery of some of the UK’s most exciting projects on time, within budget and to high standards
* Be a trusted advisor to clients (externally and internally), manage key relationships and provide strategic project advice
* Advise on Land issues under relevant statutory processes to acquire land and land rights including DCOs, TWAO, CPO and hybrid Bills as well as wayleaves etc
* Lead quality assurance of deliverables in relation to the identification of land interests and rights, negotiation of access to land for surveys, consents and acquisition of land rights for large scale infrastructure development projects
* Lead delivery and development of technical training
* Develop efficient working practices and promote innovation in the team to provide industry-leading, best value services to our clients
* Ensure that the team has the necessary skills and resources to deliver successful projects
* Play an active role in the growth of the business across the electricity, highway, rail, water, telecoms, gas and renewable energy sectors
* Promote and support adherence to all WSP H&S procedures and standards
* Manage, motivate, mentor and develop professional colleagues
* Contribute to the delivery of the business strategy
* As part of a global business, collaborate with other WSP disciplines including engineering, environmental, and planning teams to optimize WSP’s service to our wide client portfolio
* Support the writing of bids/tenders to secure opportunities from internal and external clients
* UK travel
Senior Land Consultant role
* Managing the project delivery of statutory processes for the acquisition of land and land rights such as DCO, TWAO, CPO, hybrid Bill as well as wayleaves, etc
* Project Management of land projects on time, within budget and to high standards
* Ensure that WSP H&S procedures and standards are adhered to for all site work
* Negotiation of Heads of Terms to secure land or land rights for projects
* Liaise with key stakeholders and landowners as well as land agents, legal representatives, planning authorities, contractors, clients and supply chain partners
* Work closely with Land team colleagues and collaborate with WSP teams in the engineering, environmental, planning and engagement disciplines
* Management and development of a team of early career professionals providing both technical training and professional career development support
* Contribute to business development and the delivery of the business strategy
* UK travel
Land Consultant role
* Land referencing activities, including online land registry searches, desktop research, questionnaire analysis and archival investigations to identify legal land interests and rights
* Consulting with landowners to confirm land and landownership details and agree access for surveys
* Consulting with landowners to explain proposed scheme, programme, discuss potential impacts and ensure accurate consultation notes are taken and uploaded to our consultation database
* Liaising as required with land agents, auctioneers, legal representatives, planning authorities, key stakeholders, contractors and clients
* Ensuring that WSP H&S procedures and standards are adhered to for all site work
* Preparation of Orders and relevant statutory processes to acquire land and land rights
* Negotiation of wayleaves
* Negotiation of Heads of Terms to secure land or land rights
* Work closely with Land team colleagues and collaborate with other WSP teams in engineering, environmental, planning and engagement disciplines
* Management of junior members of Land team providing support and technical training and support
* UK travel
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate
Associate Land Consultant - What we will be looking for
* Successfully lead a team of land consultants to deliver land referencing or land assembly services on infrastructure projects to programme and budget
* Detailed knowledge and experience of statutory requirements, such as DCOs, TWAOs, CPOs, hybrid Bills or wayleaving. An understanding of the land and property industry
* Evidence of leading teams to deliver complex work
* Experience providing technical guidance and advice to clients and building strong relationships
* Evidence of leadership skills and excellent communication and organizational skills and ability to liaise at all levels with both internal and external shareholders
* Confidence to promote our services both internally and externally
* Highly motivated and with excellent industry network
* Experience in infrastructure development, land referencing and property-related working practices
* Experience working on infrastructure development schemes with multi-disciplinary teams across a range of sectors and locations
* Experience of negotiating commercial terms with landowners and knowledge of the legal process for the acquisition of wayleaves and easements
* Demonstrable experience of reducing land risk for clients and advising them on land-related matters throughout all stages of a project lifecycles
* Good business and IT skills
* A degree in Geography, Agriculture, Land or Estate Management or similar
* Chartership or membership or a Professional body would be advantageous
* A full driving licence is essential
Senior Land Consultant - What we will be looking for
* Degree or equivalent experience in Geography, Land or Estate Management, or similar
* Project management experience in the delivery of land referencing, land access, landowner engagement services and statutory processes on infrastructure development projects
* Experience of negotiating with landowners and knowledge of the legal process for the acquisition of wayleaves/easements/servitudes desirable
* Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams
* Demonstrable experience of reducing land risk for clients and advising them on land-related matters throughout all stages of a project lifecycles
* Proven track record of the development of Orders and/or acquisition of consents and interests in land, and knowledge of relevant legislation
* Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with colleagues, landowners and client at all levels
* Ability to communicate effectively with strong influencing and negotiating skills
* Knowledge of the rural environment and farming practices would be desirable
* Chartership or membership or a Professional body would be advantageous
* A full driving licence is essential
Land Consultant - What we will be looking for
* Degree or equivalent experience in Geography, Land or Estate Management or a relevant discipline
* Experience of delivering land referencing, land access, landowner engagement services on infrastructure development projects
* Experience of negotiating with landowners and knowledge of the legal process for the acquisition of wayleaves/easements/servitudes desirable
* Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams
* Experience of development of Orders and/or acquisition of consents and interests in land, and knowledge of relevant legislation
* Experience of infrastructure development schemes
* Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with colleagues, landowners, clients and supply chain partners
* Ability to communicate effectively with good influencing and negotiating skills
* Knowledge of the rural environment and farming practices would be desirable
* Membership or a Professional body would be advantageous
* A full driving licence is essential
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate
Education & Qualifications
* Degree or equivalent experience in Geography, Land or Estate Management or a relevant discipline
* Experience of delivering land referencing, land access, landowner engagement services on infrastructure development projects
* Experience of negotiating with landowners and knowledge of the legal process for the acquisition of wayleaves/easements/servitudes desirable
* Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams
* Experience of development of Orders and/or acquisition of consents and interests in land, and knowledge of relevant legislation
* Experience of infrastructure development schemes
* Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with colleagues, landowners, clients and supply chain partners
* Ability to communicate effectively with good influencing and negotiating skills
* Knowledge of the rural environment and farming practices would be desirable
* Membership or a Professional body would be advantageous
* A full driving licence is essential
Benefits
* Work-life balance - hybrid working policy with two days a week from home and opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK
* Inclusivity & Belonging
* Health & Wellbeing – Thrive programme, Virtual GP, menopause support, Gymflex, etc.
* Flex your time – WSP My Hour and other flexible working arrangements
* Your development – training, mentoring, and Chartership
About us
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
What’s in it for you?
* Work-life balance: Hybrid working
* Flexibility and benefits: Gymflex, Thrive, etc.
* Health and wellbeing support
EEO Statement
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 any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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