Land Consultant

Description

• Preparation of Orders and relevant statutory processes to acquire land and land rights
• Work closely with Land team colleagues and collaborate with other WSP teams in engineering, environmental, and planning disciplines
• Management of junior members of Land Team providing support and technical training
• Consulting with landowners to explain proposed scheme, programme, discuss potential impacts and ensure accurate consultation notes are taken and uploaded to our consultation database
• This position focuses on securing land access, arranging surveys, and building strong relationships with stakeholders and landowners
• Negotiation of wayleaves, easements and other land consents
• Ensuring that WSP H&S procedures are adhered to for all site work

Requirements

• Experience of delivering land referencing, land access, survey access, landowner engagement services on infrastructure/renewable energy development projects
• Experience of development of Orders and/or acquisition of consents and interests in land, and knowledge of relevant legislation
• Ideally have experience of supporting land access projects in the Energy industry
• Ability to arrange and coordinate land surveys, ensuring compliance with legal and environmental standards
• Experience working on infrastructure, utilities, or energy projects (preferred)
• Knowledge of Ops & non ops Land access permissions, land access Licence’s S172s, E Permit Procedure, RAMS and Site Safety experience (preferred)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage with landowners, communities, and stakeholders
• Capacity to assess land-related risks, constraints, and opportunities for project planning
• Experience of negotiating with landowners and knowledge of the legal process for the acquisition of wayleaves/easements/servitudes desirable
• Keen attention to detail for maintaining high quality assurance across a multitude of deliveries
• Ability to communicate effectively with good influencing and negotiating skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with colleagues, landowners and clients
• Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement, building trust and maintaining positive relationship
• Degree or equivalent experience in Geography, Land and Estate Management, Agriculture or a relevant discipline

Benefits

• UK travel

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance