Intermediate Professional, Land / Urban Planning
Wsp
Conduct land ownership research, GIS analysis, and stakeholder liaison for infrastructure projects.
23 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Hybrid
Company Size
55,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Architecture
Design
Environmental Services
Sustainability
Urban Planning
Sector Specialisms
Waste Management and Landfill
Water & Wastewater Tunnels
Water and Wastewater Treatment
Water Supply and Distribution
Parks and Open Spaces
Rail and Transit Advisory
Rail Design
Rail Electrification
Role
What you would be doing
land referencing
land acquisition
gis management
risk reporting
stakeholder engagement
team leadership
- technical delivery of land referencing projects and be a trusted advisor for our clients.
- Support the team in securing and acquiring appropriate land rights for large scale development projects as well as negotiation of Heads of Terms to secure land for projects in a timely fashion, utilising the appropriate mechanism.
- 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).
- Undertake land referencing activities including Land Registry, and Property Registration Authority research, desktop research, questionnaire analysis, landowner liaison, archival investigations to identify all legal land interests and rights in land and managing information in databases and GIS.
- To provide support to projects by undertaking technical elements of projects on time, within budget and to the agreed standards.
- Your work will also support our teams in the delivery of land access, land agreements, landowner engagement, stakeholder engagement, and supporting projects through to the consenting stages.
- You will contribute to the WSP Land Team delivery and success of high-profile infrastructure projects within Ireland and the wider UK business. You will be supporting projects in multiple sectors, including the energy sector, where the team supports the development of critical infrastructure that is crucial for the “net zero” economy.
- Be an active and collaborative team member, working closely with colleagues and fit seamlessly into a delivery team.
- Utilise statutory powers and the relevant statutory process to acquire land (Vesting Order, CPO, TWAO, Hybrid Bill, DCO) on behalf of WSP clients across the electricity, highway, rail, water, telecoms, gas and renewable energy sectors.
- Review landowner and those people and organisations whose property or rights are affected by development and infrastructure delivery.
- Regular reporting and managing of risk in relation to our projects and progress of the team.
- Successfully led a technical team of land consultants to deliver land referencing or land assembly services on an infrastructure project.
- Negotiate access to land so that environmental and other surveys can be carried out.
- Provide evidence of working under tight timeframes as part of a busy professional working environment.
- Attend and contribute to internal and external project meetings.
What you bring
geography degree
ms office
land referencing
statutory knowledge
communication
negotiation
- Excellent verbal and written communication and organisational skills, with demonstrable experience in managing and quality checking data.
- Potential to develop strong influencing and negotiating skills would be beneficial.
- An understanding of the Land Referencing process which would be beneficial.
- A good understanding of Land Referencing and/or the land acquisition process, including researching and identifying landowners/occupiers, land interests and rights in land to keep stakeholders informed of project development (desirable).
- Awareness of relevant legislation and statutory process (Electricity Act 1989, Planning Act 2008 etc).
- A degree in geography or another relevant discipline, which has provided you with an understanding of the complexities of land-use and/or landownership in Ireland/UK.
- A degree of comfort in reading and using maps in a technical way.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience using MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).
- Ability to undertake and manage tasks independently on multiple projects.
- Willingness to undertake and deliver tasks on multiple projects.
- Awareness of infrastructure development schemes in particular the electricity, road, gas, rail and renewable energy sector.
- A keen interest in learning the skills to negotiate with landowners and gaining the knowledge of the legal process required for the acquisition of wayleaves/easements.
- Experience of landowner engagement or working with members of the public.
- Detailed knowledge and experience of UK statutory consents requirements, such as a Hybrid Bill, TWAO, DCO, CPO, and/or Vesting Order as well as an understanding of the land and property industry.
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Overview
Founded 1959
Year Established
The company was established in 1959, marking its beginning as a global leader in engineering and consulting.
40+ Countries
Global Presence
WSP operates in over 40 countries worldwide, delivering innovative solutions across multiple sectors.
- Partners with clients to create sustainable, efficient, and resilient solutions.
- Known for iconic projects like the One World Trade Center and London's Crossrail.
- Provides cutting-edge services in transportation, energy, water, and commercial developments.
- Blends technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to solve complex challenges globally.
78% global leadership
Internal Leadership Filling
Over 75% of global leadership positions were filled internally over the past three years.
3.7% retention increase
Employee Retention
Achieved a notable increase in global employee retention in 2024.
>75% internal filling
Leadership Hiring Practices
Over three-quarters of leadership roles have been filled internally since 2022.
Ethisphere recognition
Ethical Compliance
Recognized by Ethisphere for maintaining strong ethical values as a Compliance Leader Verification.
68% drop emissions
Emissions Reduction
Significant reduction in scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2018 levels.
65.1% SDG-linked
Sustainable Revenue
Percentage of annualized revenues aligned with Sustainable Development Goals.
90% emission reduction
Long-term Goal
Aim to reduce total emissions (scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 90% by 2040 compared to 2018 levels.
30% scope 3 reduction
Supply Chain Emissions
Target to reduce scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030 compared to 2018 levels.
- Committed to net zero across value chain by 2040 (SBTi-approved)
- Science-based targets: reduce absolute scope 1&2 emissions by 60% by 2030 vs 2018
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