Principal Land Consultant

1 month ago


London, United Kingdom WSP Full time

**We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready**
In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move it’s vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2024 and beyond

To find out more about our Land business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Land referencing and land assembly | WSP

This role can be based in one of our offices in London or Guildford with the flexibility of hybrid working between one of these locations and home.
**Your new role, what's involved?**
- Manage and coordinate the technical delivery of land referencing projects and be a trusted advisor for our clients.
- 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).
- Manage, motivate and lead the Land team in London/Guildford ensuring that the team has the necessary skills and resources to deliver successful projects and grow the business.
- Regular reporting and managing of risk in relation to our people and projects and monthly progress of financial and utilisation targets for the South Land
- At WSP, there’s nothing we love more than pushing boundaries. Harnessing innovation and sharing insights across our diverse, international team to create a tomorrow’s world that's cleaner, greener and safer. Join us and you’ll be part of an organisation that takes pride in its people and purpose: creating long-lasting solutions to meet the needs of generations to come.
- Our Land team, based in the south, is seeking a Principal Land Consultant to join the team on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join the largest Land Referencing business in the UK to make a meaningful and lasting contribution to the success of high-profile infrastructure projects across the UK.

**YOUR TEAM**

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of our multi-disciplinary service line within the WSP Land team in the delivery of land referencing, land acquisition, land access, formal consents, statutory orders and compensation agreements and landowner management.

Our clients develop major highway, rail, energy and renewable infrastructure and projects all of which impact privately owned land. You will lead a team of Land Consultants in the liaison with landowners that may be affected by development, obtaining the appropriate consent, gaining access and where necessary compensating them for the impact caused by the scheme.

There are further opportunities to provide training to our Land team, widening your involvement into new sectors and regions, as well as working with our Engagement, Land & Property, Digital, Surveying Services, Environmental and Planning colleagues to gain a broader understanding of infrastructure development. We will support your professional development with a relevant professional organisation such as Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or the Royal Geographical Society (RGS).
**We'd love to hear from you if you have**:

- Successfully led a technical team of land consultants to deliver land referencing or land assembly services on an infrastructure project.
- 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.
- The ability to work calmly in a fast-paced environment.
- Evidence of leading teams to deliver complex work.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills and ability to liaise at all levels with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Confidence and experience in providing technical advice to clients.
- Highly motivated and with good industry network.
- Enthusiasm for continuous professional development, and professional accreditation.

**What's in it for you?**
- **Work-life balance?**

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important - whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.
- **Inclusivity & Diversity?**

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the


  • Senior Land Manager

    1 month ago


    London, United Kingdom deverellsmith Full time

    Senior land manager / Land Director Do you want to work for a market leading SME investor and Developer based in London? This developer can demonstrate an impressive track record and pipeline. This opportunity would suit someone who wants to progress and develop within a dynamic team, but also thrives on the opportunity to work autonomously. The role -...


  • London, United Kingdom Penguin Recruitment Ltd Full time

    **Job Position: Senior/Principal Geoenvironmental Consultant** **Location: London** **Salary: £40-54,000** We are looking for a highly skilled Senior/Principal Geoenvironmental Consultant (based near London) to join an engineering powerhouse of a consultancy. You will have the chance to mentor a team and be a part of some of the most exciting projects in...

  • Land Consultant

    1 month ago


    London, United Kingdom WSP Full time

    **We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!** In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world. When considering a career move it’s vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can...

  • Land Consultant

    4 weeks ago


    London, United Kingdom WSP Full time

    **We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!** In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world. When considering a career move it’s vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can...


  • London, United Kingdom Eden Brown Full time

    **Principal / Associate Environmental Consultant** London Competitive Salary Permanent / Full Time Hybrid Working Industry: Infrastructure and Environment Company Background A global multidisciplinary engineering consultancy firm is looking for an **_EIA Lead._** The company has an Environmental team that specializes in delivering sustainable building...

  • Principal Consultant

    1 month ago


    London, United Kingdom Allen & York Full time

    Job description Allen & York are delighted to be working with a growing sustainability consultancy as they look to recruit a Principal level ESG Due Diligence Consultant to join their Team and work on a range of large, complex, international projects. Working with the Director of Due Diligence and an established Team of professionals, you will be...


  • City of London, Greater London, United Kingdom Ruella James Full time €6

    Principal Consultant - Finance – Interim Basic c. £40-60k OTE£150k to £200k Excellent benefits including 30% - 60% commission, hybrid 3 days (2 days of your choice), private medical. Based London Specialise amongst the specialists placing Interim, Private Equity CFOs and Finance Leaders Enjoy a soft-landing into exclusive Interim mandates and an...


  • City of London, Greater London, United Kingdom Ruella James Full time €6

    Principal Consultant - Finance – Interim Basic c. £40-60k OTE£150k to £200k Excellent benefits including 30% - 60% commission, hybrid 3 days (2 days of your choice), private medical. Based London Specialise amongst the specialists placing Interim, Private Equity CFOs and Finance Leaders Enjoy a soft-landing into exclusive Interim mandates and an...


  • City of London, United Kingdom Ruella James Full time

    Principal Consultant - Finance – Interim Basic c. £40-60k OTE£150k to £200k Excellent benefits including 30% - 60% commission, hybrid 3 days (2 days of your choice), private medical. Based London Specialise amongst the specialists placing Interim, Private Equity CFOs and Finance Leaders Enjoy a soft-landing into exclusive Interim mandates...


  • London, United Kingdom Penguin Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a trusted and respected planning and development consultancy in London with the hire of a Principal Town Planner. Our client works with a range of clients on a range of projects that fall in multiple sectors such as Residential, Education, Energy, Commercial, Leisure, Retail and...

  • Land Manager

    4 days ago


    London, United Kingdom OXBO Full time

    SummaryOXBO are delighted to be working with an exciting European renewable energy developer who are currently looking to grow the team and recruit a Land Manager to assist in the development of their solar PV projects.They are looking for an experienced individual with expertise in Land Management processes for renewable energy projects (Options/Heads of...


  • London, United Kingdom Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd Full time

    The Role.The ultimate aim of a Principal Consultant is to generate personal NFI and a move into managing individual(s) whilst truly demonstrating a commitment to the Cobalt Blueprint and Mission Statement. A Principal Consultant is one who can consistently undertake all of the following responsibilities:Understand a specialist market thoroughly and generate...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom JR United Kingdom Full time

    A large Land Services consultancy are looking for a Technical Director to join their team in one of their UK offices. Their clients work on major infrastructure and renewable energy projects all of which impact privately owned land.Responsibilities:You will support on the delivery of land access and land acquisition projectsIdentify land ownership, consult...


  • London, United Kingdom SNC-Lavalin Full time

    Job Description Let's make our world safer, smarter, better. You might know us for the great work we do across our wide variety of projects. We're proud to say it's thanks to our people's diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge. And when you join us, you'll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone's voice is...


  • London, United Kingdom Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd Full time

    The Role. The ultimate aim of a Principal Consultant is to generate personal NFI and a move into managing individual(s) whilst truly demonstrating a commitment to the Cobalt Blueprint and Mission Statement. A Principal Consultant is one who can consistently undertake all of the following responsibilities: Understand a specialist market thoroughly and...


  • London, United Kingdom Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd Full time

    The Role. The ultimate aim of a Principal Consultant is to generate personal NFI and a move into managing individual(s) whilst truly demonstrating a commitment to the Cobalt Blueprint and Mission Statement. A Principal Consultant is one who can consistently undertake all of the following responsibilities: Understand a specialist market thoroughly and...

  • Principal Consultant

    4 weeks ago


    London, United Kingdom Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd Full time

    The Role. The ultimate aim of a Principal Consultant is to generate personal NFI and a move into managing individual(s) whilst truly demonstrating a commitment to the Cobalt Blueprint and Mission Statement. A Principal Consultant is one who can consistently undertake all of the following responsibilities: Understand a specialist market thoroughly and...

  • Land Manager

    2 months ago


    London, United Kingdom Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Senior Land Manager – London – c£100,000 plus package Home » Residential » Investment Developing » Senior Land Manager – London – c£100,000 plus package Salary: c£100,000 plus package and bonus Region: London Privately owned developer based in London urgently require a Senior Land Manager to join their acquisitions and development...

  • Land Manager

    1 week ago


    London, United Kingdom Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Senior Land Manager – London – c£100,000 plus package Home » Residential » Investment Developing » Senior Land Manager – London – c£100,000 plus package Salary: c£100,000 plus package and bonus Region: London Privately owned developer based in London urgently require a Senior Land Manager to join their acquisitions and development...

  • Land Manager

    4 days ago


    London, United Kingdom AVA Energy Full time

    I am currently looking to speak with Land Managers based in the North of England/Midlands area.I am supporting a Specialist developer of Solar, BESS and Wind who are looking to expand their development team, they have an established pipeline in various stages of development as well as in house teams across Development, Finance and Grid.Responsibilities of...