Site-based Data Collection Lead (Land & Consents) 6 months FTC

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.

The Role

We are the largest and most successful Land business supporting infrastructure development in the UK and Ireland, with 300+ specialist professional colleagues consisting of land consultants, property specialists, project managers and utility and topographical surveyors. We have the widest portfolio of projects available in our industry, offering unrivalled opportunities to both develop and diversify careers, working on some of the most exciting and challenging projects across the whole of the UK and Ireland. This is a Fixed Term Contract role and involves overseeing on‑site engagement activities, coordinating door‑to‑door data collection, and ensuring high‑quality interactions with residents, businesses, and stakeholders. This role combines hands‑on fieldwork with leadership responsibilities, guiding junior team members, managing risks, and ensuring that all information gathered is accurate, consistent, and aligned with project objectives. You will have the opportunity to prove your credentials and the contract may be extended on a fixed term or permanent basis.

Joining WSP, you will have access to our Land Academy which is designed and delivered by our expert Land team for our Land team, with a focus on providing the best standard training and CPD across the industry and support and guidance to achieve your chartership. With a network of experts available to guide, we support your management and ownership of your own projects, client advisory, line management, presentation, training and leadership skills. We will support you to hone and develop your skills to deliver the most exciting projects in the UK - your work with us really makes a difference to the legacy of infrastructure in the UK.

The role can be based either in our Guildford or Central London Office but will be predominantly site-based.

Core Functions

• Lead and coordinate door‑to‑door engagement activities across designated project areas.
• Conduct complex or sensitive engagements with residents, businesses, and property owners.
• Carry out site observations to support project information gathering.
• Provide on‑site leadership, mentoring, and support to junior field staff.
• Ensure all data collection processes are followed consistently and to a high standard.
• Review and validate collected information before submission to the project team.
• Act as the primary point of escalation for issues raised in the field, including access challenges, complaints, or safety concerns.
• Build strong relationships with local stakeholders and represent the organisation professionally at all times.
• Monitor progress against daily/weekly targets and report updates to project management.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, safeguarding, and data‑protection requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve engagement methods, tools, and workflows.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently and respectfully with a wide range of people.
• Strong leadership qualities, including the ability to guide, motivate, and support field teams.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and emotional intelligence when handling sensitive conversations.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data collection and reporting.
• Ability to work independently, make sound decisions on site, and manage competing priorities.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, particularly in challenging or unpredictable field environments.
• Competence with digital data‑collection tools and basic reporting software.
• Reliable, organised, and proactive, with a strong sense of accountability.
• Solid understanding of safety protocols and the ability to model safe working practices.
• Previous experience in a senior field‑based, surveying, community engagement, or customer‑facing role.
• Experience supervising or coordinating teams.
• Background in utilities, infrastructure, planning, or similar project environments.
• Experience managing sensitive or high‑stakes stakeholder interactions.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team. 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.

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 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 & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied 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 a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
• 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. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. 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.

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.