Land Referencer

Mott MacDonald Bentley are recruiting for a Land Referencer to join the Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA).

The 330km Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) Project by Anglian Water is under construction and will be completed during AMP8. Beyond this we have a further 260km of water transfer pipelines and associated infrastructure to be delivered in AMP8.

What will you be doing as our new Land Referencer:

The Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) is a ~£1.8Bn framework delivering 500km+ of transfer pipelines, with associated storage and pumping assets, across the East of England supporting reduction of abstraction in sensitive aquifers and significant regional growth.

You will play a key role in the successful delivery of the SPA project being part of the Land team reporting to the Land Programme Manager, undertaking key land referencing activities in line with the Water Industry Act 1991.

Key responsibilities: 

• Lead on Identifying legal interests in land; including freeholders, leaseholders, tenants and rights by researching and compiling land ownership records using HMLR, Local authority and other such methods

• Batching and mailing out land entry questionnaires to confirm ownership and agreement to access land

• Processing returned questionnaires and ensuring that the land management system is updated with confirmed information

• Carry out site visits to confirm land ownership / interest details etc.

• Work with GIS / GIS resource to ensure that landownership extents are correctly captured on the GIS platform

• Manage and request land access for surveys (non-intrusive and intrusive), to support EIA requirements, and construction activities:

• Work with relevant disciplines to understand access requirements and ensure that requests are made and obtained in line with the survey request timescales and processes

• Support access requirements at later stages with management of landowner consultation:

• Provide support to the agricultural liaison officers during the construction phase, assisting in resolving any identified risks or landowner concerns

A little bit about your skills, experience and behaviours: 

This job might be for you if you:  

• Have experience of being part of a large-scale infrastructure programme, in particular ones that have an impact on agricultural businesses.

• Have experience using project systems to record stakeholder interactions and project progress

• You enjoy research and investigation to identify the relevant interest in a land parcel

• You enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team, and are able to work independently where required

• You are an engaging and enthusiastic individual that can form relationships at ease and is an excellent communicator who can build and sustain relationships with the project teams and external stakeholders

• You are willing to travel and be located at the scheme location when required to carry out site visits in line with the referencing exercises.

Our ambition is to build a more inclusive environment. We are committed to celebrating and promoting diversity.

Here at SPA we are looking for extraordinary people who want to help create a place where everyone can thrive and where people are excited to be part of the team. So, whatever your background and however you identify, please apply if you think this role was made for you.

What we can offer: 

At Mott MacDonald Bentley you will be offered a competitive salary which is commensurate based on your experience. Our core benefits include: 

• Pension matched by employer up to 7% 
• Option to purchase, sell and carry over annual leave 
• Life assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options 
• 26 weeks maternity leave, enhanced paternity and adoption leave/ Shared parental leave  
• Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs 
• Gym Membership discounts UK wide  
• Cycle to work scheme, interest free season ticket loans and discounted dining cards also available  

Other information

This is a Mott MacDonald Bentley role, employed by Mott MacDonald.

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a joint venture business, established in 1999 between civil engineering contractor JN Bentley and global management consultancy, Mott MacDonald.

Mott MacDonald Bentley offers fully integrated design and build services to its clients, combining the contracting expertise of JN Bentley and the design specialisms of Mott MacDonald.

This role is employed by Mott MacDonald but will involve working across the joint venture business, both with Mott MacDonald and JN Bentley colleagues.

About Mott MacDonald

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy.

Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients' businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person's differences and striving to meet their needs. 

Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.

We believe that because we care about what we do, we do things better.

We know that our people are our most valuable asset, so we are dedicated to investing in them, through our comprehensive training and development schemes, exposure to the wider design and build business and endless opportunities.

We are committed to creating a workplace where our people are safe, have a voice, can reach their full potential, and everyone shares in the rewards.

You'll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that benefit our communities – from helping to secure water supplies for future generations to protecting homes and businesses from flood risk – our projects make a real difference.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

A Mott MacDonald Bentley we welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included, has the opportunity to thrive, and is treated with respect.

Even if you don't meet every requirement for this role but are excited about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Find out more about our approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion here:

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible. This includes making adjustments during the job application process and throughout your future career with us. Please call or email to discuss any such adjustments that we can make. You can read more about our Equal Opportunities Policy here: Equality, diversity and inclusion - Mott MacDonald

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