Senior Land & Consents Consultant

We are WSP – Join us and make your career future ready! WSP is one of the UK\’s largest suppliers of Land Services and is looking to broaden and strengthen its team of experienced land professionals across the UK with immediate vacancies for Senior Land and Property Surveyors to join our established teams. Are you ready to contribute to major infrastructure projects in the UK? We’re excited to offer opportunities within our multidisciplinary firm. As a valued member of our Land Services team, you’ll play a crucial role in delivering essential services related to land acquisition, valuation, compulsory purchase, compensation, landowner engagement, land access, wayleaves, consents, and negotiations. To find out more about our Land services business click on the following link : https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/services/land-referencing-and-land-assembly YOUR NEW ROLE, WHATS INVOLVED? Negotiating access to and acquiring land for high profile, strategic infrastructure projects across the UK Securing appropriate land rights for large scale development projects Preparing consent documents Utilising statutory powers and other available mechanisms to acquire land (CPO, TWAO, DCO, DNS, TCPA) on behalf of WSP clients across highways, rail, water, gas and all energy sectors including renewable [for England] Negotiation of Heads of Terms to secure land for projects in timely fashion utilising the appropriate mechanism Liaising with landowners’ land agents, legal representatives, planning authorities, key stakeholders, contractors and clients Managing and settling compensation claims (eg CPO, land damage, voluntary etc) Experience in working with multi-disciplinary teams across a range of sectors and locations across the UK Support and/or development of a team of early career professionals providing both technical training and career development support YOUR TEAM As a part of the WSP Land and Property Team you would work to deliver land acquisition, land access, formal consents, statutory orders and compensation agreements. Our clients develop major highway, rail, energy and renewable infrastructure projects, all of which impact privately owned land. You will work as part of a team of Land Specialists assisting in the liaison with landowners that may be affected by development, obtaining the appropriate land consents, gaining access and where necessary compensating them for the impact caused by the scheme. As part of our Land and Property Team you will combine office, home and on-site working to support the delivery of land access and land acquisition projects through the identification of land ownership, consultation with landowners, undertaking property valuation, assessing and negotiating compensation, combining skills in GIS, data management and landowner engagement. The role would encompass working with our Land Team across a variety of commercial, residential and agricultural properties. WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels. Proven track record in the management and delivery of land and property related services Experience of negotiating with landowners and knowledge of the legal process for the acquisition of property and rights Experience of managing and settling a range of voluntary and compulsory purchase compensation claims Proven track record in the management and delivery of land-related services Ability to communicate effectively and have strong influencing and negotiating skills Experience of infrastructure development schemes in particular the road, rail, gas, electricity or renewable energy sector Demonstrable knowledge of relevant legislation and procedures (e.g. Electricity Act 1989, Transport Works Act 1992, Planning Act 2008, Town and Country Planning Act 1990) A full UK driving licence is required Associate or full Membership to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors or other professional membership (desirable but not essential) #J-18808-Ljbffr