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Wsp

Senior Land Consultant

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Wsp
WSP provides engineering, design, and consulting services across diverse sectors worldwide.
Manage and coordinate the technical delivery of land and consents projects for large infrastructure projects in the Energy, Renewables, Road and Rail sectors. Lead on business development and client relationship management.
17d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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
technical delivery
team motivation
client representation
land access
bid support
client relationships
  • Manage and coordinate the technical delivery of land and consents projects whilst being a trusted advisor for our clients for large infrastructure projects in the Energy, Renewables, Road and Rail sectors.
  • Support in motivating the team in Edinburgh/Glasgow/Perth ensuring that the team has the necessary support and training when delivering projects.
  • The role will involve client-facing activities where you will represent the business at Senior Land Consultant level on projects.
  • Manage the delivery of land access, landowner engagement and consenting / statutory processes relative to projects based in Scotland, such as CPO and Vesting Orders.
  • 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).
What you bring
gis
programme management
scotland consents
technical advice
commercial awareness
communication
  • Good commercial awareness with an understanding of budget, scope, change control and other project management activities.
  • Highly motivated and with good industry network.
  • Evidence of leading teams to deliver complex work.
  • Knowledge and experience of Scotland and UK statutory consent requirements, such as a Hybrid Bill, DCO, CPO, and Vesting Orders as well as an understanding of the land and property industry would be beneficial
  • Experience of training, mentoring or transferring technical knowledge to junior colleagues and the ability to undertake detailed technical assurance of other colleagues’ work. Ability to (and evidence of) assuring work deliverables prior to formal issue to Client.
  • The ability to work in a fast-paced environment on major infrastructure projects in multi-disciplinary teams
  • General IT skills, Microsoft Office suite including Teams, and basic skills with GIS/mapping tools.
  • You will have commercial awareness with an understanding of budget, scope, change control and other project management activities, including identification of project risks to the project owner. Strong programme / resource management is essential – and evidence of programme management will be required.
  • A full UK driving licence is required.
  • Successfully led a technical team of land consultants to deliver land consenting or land assembly services on infrastructure projects. Experience of projects in Scotland / Scottish land ownership information would be beneficial but not essential.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills and ability to liaise at all levels with both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Confidence and experience in providing technical advice to clients.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
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.
Culture + Values
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.
Environment + Sustainability
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
Inclusion & Diversity
  • No DEI content per instruction.
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