Land Referencer

**Land Referencer**:
We have a number of opportunities across our Leeds and London office for an experienced Land Referencer to join our Infrastructure teams. This is an opportunity to join the market leading infrastructure team and support some of the country’s biggest infrastructure schemes.

This role to be a part of a growing land referencing team that has a substantial track record for delivering quality services. Our vision of leadership is the ability to respond positively to challenges, and every opinion is heard.
- Location
- Leeds
- Division
- Rural
- Function
- Infrastructures & Energy
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Working Hours
- Full Time
- Ref No
- 1745

**KEY TASKS**:

- Geo-referencing and digitising features from CAD and paper plans into ArcGIS.
- Desktop and contact referencing of affected parties.
- Data management, collection, interpretation and analysing land data.
- Inputting and maintaining data within the land system.
- Verify and update relevant ArcGIS mapping layers.
- Production of clear and accurate legal documentation such as, order plans, books of reference, notices, and schedules.
- Site visits to conduct door knocking exercise and post notices.
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with members of the public.
- Attendance of client/stakeholder meetings.

**Qualifications**:

- Ideally a Bachelor’s or master’s degree in geography/planning.
- Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel to rural and urban land referencing locations.

**Experience**:

- Relevant work experience (2 years), ideally in the production of books of reference, order plans, notices, and schedules.
- Must be competent GIS user (preferably ArcGIS) who is able to collect, interpret and use land ownership data in a variety of formats
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office.

This job description is not exhaustive, and the jobholder may be required to undertake additional duties from time to time to ensure the smooth running of the team and office.

**WHAT WILL IT TAKE TO BE SUCCESSFUL?**

**WHY CHOOSE US**:
We offer a highly competitive rewards package including group pension, flexible benefits, referral schemes and generous annual leave.

As an equal opportunity employer, with the Investors in People Gold accreditation, we are dedicated to driving diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Learning and development is important to us; we encourage everyone to continue developing to optimise their performance and fulfil their potential. We have an agile flexible working policy; many of our team work flexibly, we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you. We enjoy what we do, and we do it well, which is why 80% of our business comes from repeat clients.

**ABOUT US**:
Since 1855, Carter Jonas has grown to be one of the largest and most respected property consultancies in the UK with a network of 34 offices across England and Wales, employing more than 900 partners and employees.

Our tailored service and Simply Better Advice have enabled us to forge lasting, intelligent and trusting partnerships with our clients. These long-standing relationships are our most important and most closely protected asset. From commercial landlords, developers, investors and occupiers to local authorities, pension funds and farmers - our universe of client experience is among the most varied in UK property.

We employ the very best people. We are a place where people want to work, and our culture is both collaborative and business minded. We have experts in every field who deliver long term advice that enhances our clients’ future prosperity.

Ahead of the curve, we are pioneering in the use of technology within the property industry, making Carter Jonas a hugely exciting place to work.

**OUR VALUES**:

- Approachable - We treat every relationship with respect, integrity, and warmth
- Effective - We do what we say we will, we do it well and we are accountable
- Ambitious - We are ambitious for our clients and for our firm