Assistant Land Consultant - #1711046

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Who We Are…

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. We are over 69,000 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.

#WeAreWSP

A Little More About Your New Role…

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of our multi-disciplinary service line within the WSP Land Team. As an Assistant Land Consultant based in our Manchester First Street office, you will be directly supporting the wider team in the identification of landowners, occupiers and other parties that hold a legal interest in land, through research and interpretation of HMLR titles and registers.

You will contribute to the land services delivery and success of high-profile infrastructure projects within Scotland the wider UK and Ireland business, supporting projects in multiple sectors, including the Energy, Water, Transport sectors, where the team supports the development of critical infrastructure that is crucial for the “net zero” economy.

You will support our teams in the delivery of land access, landowner and stakeholder engagement, and supporting projects through to the consenting stages. Your work will also support our teams in the delivery of land acquisition, formal consents, statutory orders and compensation agreements. You will undertake desktop research, site visits along with managing information through databases and GIS. You will assist in the preparation of statutory documentation and support multi-disciplinary teams in managing land & stakeholder risk for infrastructure projects.

Your new team…

• The job opportunity sits within our Land team in Manchester, which is currently 35 strong and made up of land consultants, property specialists and utility and topographical surveyors.
• We work closely with our 250 Land colleagues across the UK, Scotland and Ireland delivering land services on a variety of projects across the energy, water, road, rail and active-travel sectors.
• We are the largest Land Referencing business in the UK, having delivered high profile projects such as the A9, Heathrow Airport, Tideway London and HS2 and many more.
• We actively support people in achieving professional accreditations and have Chartered Geographers (CGeog), Chartered Town Planners (RTPI) and Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) who can support your career progression.
• We have multiple clients in the Transport, Energy, Rail and Local Authority Sectors. Specifically, you will be supporting infrastructure projects that are critical for the deployment of renewable energy, to help the UK and Ireland economies to achieve net zero carbon emissions.
• This role will report to a Consultant within the Land Team for WSP in Manchester. Full training will be provided combined with learning on-the-job as part of our projects.
• We are flexible with the role location and can combine this with home working in a hybrid role.
  
  

Who We Are Looking For…

• Excellent verbal, written communication and organisational skills, with the ability to build relationships and to effectively influence and negotiate with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience of landowner engagement or working with members of the public. Any experience liaising with land agents, legal representatives, planning authorities, contractors and clients, would be an advantage.
• Familiarity 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).
• Experience in Utilising statutory powers and other available mechanisms to acquire land (for example TWAO, DCO, NCIP, GPDO) on behalf of clients within electricity, highway, rail, water, telecoms, gas and renewable energy sectors (desirable).
• 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 the UK would be an advantage, but is not essential.
• To provide support to projects by undertaking technical elements of projects on time, within budget and to the agreed standards and be an active and collaborative team member, working closely with colleagues and fit seamlessly into a delivery team.
• The role will require visits to sites as part of a team, to engage with landowners and stakeholders. This may involve temporary periods staying away from home (accommodation and expenses are provided).
• A full drivers’ licence is essential.
  
  

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 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

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity

We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

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.