Land Consultant

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.AAt 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.WSP’s Land team in Ireland is seeking talented Land Consultants, at various levels, to join our Belfast based team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of our Land Team in the delivery of land referencing, landowner engagement, consultation management, land access, formal consents, statutory orders, compensation agreements and land acquisition in support of strategic infrastructure development projects across Ireland and the UK.We support high-profile infrastructure projects across the Energy, Water, Road, Rail and Local Authority sectors such as the A5, Cookstown Bypass, North South Interconnector, numerous electricity transmission upgrade schemes, NM20 Cork to Limerick, Dublin Metrolink, as well as HS2 and many other high-profile infrastructure development schemes across GB. Many of our Energy projects are critical for the deployment of renewable energy, helping the Ireland and UK economies to achieve net zero carbon emissions.You will be part of our WSP team based in our modern Belfast Waterfront Office, which is made up of land consultants, Highways engineers, environmental and planning specialists and water engineers.We are the largest Land Referencing business in the UK and Ireland, with over 250 Land colleagues. As part of the WSP Land Team you will enjoy the support of multi-disciplinary colleagues in our Belfast, Naas and wider GB offices.Associate Land Consultant role…Lead a team of technical specialists to direct successful delivery of projectson time, within budget and to high standardsBe a trusted advisor to clients (externally and internally) and manage relationshipsAdvise on Land issueswithin Ireland and UK, includingthe relevant statutory processes to acquire land and land rights including Vesting Order, Direction Order, CPO, Motorway Order, Wayleaves etcLead on quality assurance of deliverables in relation to the identification of land interests and rights, negotiation of access to land for surveys, consents and acquisition of land rights for large scale development projects for land acquisition and planning applications.Lead delivery of training on technical topicsDevelop efficient working practices and promote innovation in the team to provide industry leading, best value services to our clientsEnsure that the team has the necessary skills and resources to deliver successful projects and grow the businessPromote and support adherence to all WSP H&S proceduresManage, motivate, mentor and develop staffContribute to the delivery of the business strategyPromote Land services and contribute to business developmentacross the electricity, highway, rail, water, telecoms, gas and renewable energy sectorsCollaborate with other WSP Disciplines including engineering, environmental, and planning teams to optimise WSP’s service to clientsSupport the writing of bids/tenders to secure opportunities from internal and external clientsIreland and UK travelWhat we will be looking for you to demonstrate…Successfully led a team of land consultants to deliver land referencing or land assembly services on infrastructure projects to programme and budgetDetailed knowledge and experience of Statutory Order requirements, such as a CPO, Vesting Order as well as an understanding of the land and property industryEvidence of leading teams to deliver complex workExperience providing technical guidance and advice to clients and building strong relationshipsEvidence of leadership skills and excellent communication and organisational skills and ability to liaise at all levels with both internal and external shareholdersConfidence to promote our services both internally and externallyHighly motivated and with excellent industry networkExperience in rural environment, property, communities and agricultural working practicesExperience working on infrastructure development schemes with multi-disciplinary teams across a range of sectors and locationsExperience of negotiating commercial terms with landowners and knowledge of the legal process for the acquisition of wayleaves and easementsDemonstrable experience of reducing land risk for clients and advising them on land related matters throughout all stages of a project lifecycles.Good business and IT skillsA degree in Geography, Agriculture, Land and Estate Management or similarChartership or membership or a Professional body would be advantageous.A full drivers’ licence is essentialSenior Land Consultant role…Managing the project delivery of statutory processes for the acquisition of land and land rights such asCPO, Motorway Order, Vesting Order, Wayleaves etcProject Management of Land projectson time, within budget and to high standardsEnsure that WSP H&S procedures are adhered to for all site workNegotiation of Heads of Terms to secure land or land rights for projects.Liaise with key stakeholders and landowners as well as land agents, auctioneers, legal representatives, planning authorities, contractors and clientsWork closely with Land team colleagues and collaborate with WSP teams in the engineering, environmental, and planning disciplinesManagement and development of a team of early career professionals providing both technical training and career development supportContribute to business development and the delivery of the business strategyIreland and UK travel What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…Degree or equivalent experience in Geography, Land and Estate Management, Agriculture or a relevant disciplineProject Management experience in the delivery of land referencing, land access, landowner engagement services and statutory processes on infrastructure development projects schemes in the electricity, road, gas, rail or renewable energy sectorsExperience of negotiating with landowners and knowledge of the legal process for the acquisition of wayleaves/easements/servitudes desirableExperience working with multi-disciplinary teamsDemonstrable experience of reducing land risk for clients and advising them on land related matters throughout all stages of a project lifecycles.Proven track record of the development of Orders and/or acquisition of consents and interests in land, and knowledge of relevant legislationExcellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with colleagues, landowners and client at all levels.Ability to communicate effectively with strong influencing and negotiating skillsKnowledge of the rural environment and farming practices would be desirableChartership or membership or a Professional body would be advantageous.A full drivers’ licence is essential.Land Consultant role…Land referencing activities, including land registry searches on LandWeb Direct (NI) and Tailte Éireann (RoI), desktop research, questionnaire analysis and archival investigations to identify legal land interests and rights.Consulting with landowners to confirm land and landownership details and agree access for surveysConsulting with landowners to explain proposed scheme, programme, discuss potential impacts and ensure accurate consultation notes are taken and uploaded to our consultation databaseLiaising as required with land agents, auctioneers, legal representatives, planning authorities, key stakeholders, contractors and clientsEnsuring that WSP H&S procedures are adhered to for all site workPreparation of Orders and relevant statutory processes to acquire land and land rights Negotiation of WayleavesNegotiation of Heads of Terms to secure land or land rights.Work closely with Land team colleagues and collaborate with other WSP teams in engineering, environmental, and planning disciplinesManagement of junior members of Land Team providing support and technical training and supportIreland and UK travel What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…Degree or equivalent experience in Geography, Land and Estate Management, Agriculture or a relevant disciplineExperience of delivering land referencing, land access, landowner engagement services on infrastructure development projectsExperience of negotiating with landowners and knowledge of the legal process for the acquisition of wayleaves/easements/servitudes desirableExperience of working with multi-disciplinary teams.Experience of development of Orders and/or acquisition of consents and interests in land, and knowledge of relevant legislationExperience of infrastructure development schemes in the electricity, road, gas, rail or renewable energy sectorsGood interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with colleagues, landowners and clients.Ability to communicate effectively with good influencing and negotiating skillsKnowledge of the rural environment and farming practices would be desirableMembership or a Professional body would be advantageous.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.#L1-JC2 #J-18808-Ljbffr