Land Referencer

Description

• Successfully led a technical team of land consultants to deliver land referencing or land assembly services on an infrastructure project.
• Review landowner and those people and organisations whose property or rights are affected by development and infrastructure delivery.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• technical delivery of land referencing projects and be a trusted advisor for our clients.
• Attend and contribute to internal and external project meetings.
• 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.
• To provide support to projects by undertaking technical elements of projects on time, within budget and to the agreed standards.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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).
• Regular reporting and managing of risk in relation to our projects and progress of the team.

Requirements

• A degree of comfort in reading and using maps in a technical way.
• 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.
• Experience using MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).
• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
• Awareness of relevant legislation and statutory process (Electricity Act 1989, Planning Act 2008 etc).
• 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.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and organisational skills, with demonstrable experience in managing and quality checking data.
• An understanding of the Land Referencing process which would be beneficial.
• Experience of landowner engagement or working with members of the public.
• Ability to undertake and manage tasks independently on multiple projects.
• Awareness of infrastructure development schemes in particular the electricity, road, gas, rail and renewable energy sector.
• Willingness to undertake and deliver tasks on multiple projects.
• 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).
• 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.
• Potential to develop strong influencing and negotiating skills would be beneficial.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance