Assistant Land Consultant

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. Role Overview A Little More About Your Role… Supervising small land referencing teams 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 must be prepared to work out on site going door to door around the UK and supervising your team as you fill in the missing pieces of information to complete the land ownership database Your work will also support our teams in the delivery of land access, landowner engagement, stakeholder engagement, and supporting projects through to the consenting stages You will undertake desktop research, site visits and interpretation of title information 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 Ideally have experience of land projects in the water industry What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate… 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 Experience of working with databases and managing information with excellent attention to detail Experience of working with mapping software and knowledge of GIS Experience of landowner engagement or working with members of the public Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively, with the ability to build relationships with colleagues and landowners Experience using MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams) A full driving licence is required to travel to site and /or client offices/remote locations 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. About WSP 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. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Other Industries Professional Services EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr