Apprentice Land Referencing

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**We are excited to be looking for a Land Referencer Apprentice based in Birmingham You will work towards achieving a Level 4 qualification.**

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**About the role**

Land referencing plays a vital part in the development of infrastructure and regeneration in the UK and Ireland, which in turn results in physical changes to our geography and terrain.

The Land Referencer occupation is found in a range of sectors including transport (aviation, rail, highways), energy, utilities, housing, redevelopment, retail, environmental protection, commercial, private and public sectors. One of the core functions of conducting a land referencing exercise is to provide supporting evidence, documentation and information for an acquiring authority to obtain land for the purposes of large development or infrastructure projects such as airport expansion, railway construction and large shopping centres.

Projects / Clients which you may be working with include:

- **Anglian Water**:

- **High Speed 2**:

- **National Highways**:

- **East West Rail**:

- **Thames Water**

Within your role as a Land Referencer you will be responsible for working collaboratively within a project team, reporting directly to a team leader, to deliver high-quality land ownership information to clients. Project tasks include the following:

- Conduct desk-based research in preparation for an infrastructure project to determine those with a legal interest in affected land.
- Verify land attributes (e.g. land use), features and use of land on site.
- Conduct site visits to negotiate with landowners to secure land access.
- Posting/removal of site notices.
- Use GIS to create plans illustrating land ownership and accompanying schedules detailing any party with an interest in the land.
- Assist with processing, investigating and resolving any correspondence which has been returned to sender.
- Support engagement activities and preparation with a range of stakeholders involved in the project, including the communities affected by it.
- Produce and distribute legal notices to landowners identified by the land referencing task.
- Maintain audit trail to contribute towards the audit trail of the project’s deliverables.

**Here’s What You’ll Need**:
About you**

We are looking for someone who takes responsibility and pride in their work and can demonstrate a positive approach to problem solving.

They must be able to contribute to team discussions and not be afraid to take on extra roles and new skills as the position matures.

At Jacobs the health and safety of our employees is critical in how we conduct business, so a** **responsible approach to this is essential.

**Essential qualifications**:

- Functional Skills Level 2 English and Maths *
- Apprentices without Functional Skills Level 2 English and Maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End-Point Assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeship’s English and Maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3. A British Sign Language (BSL) qualification is an alternative to the English qualification for those whose primary language is BSL.

**Desirable Skills & Characteristics**:
You should be able to demonstrate that you are:

- A well-mannered and professional individual with a positive ‘can do’ attitude. Proactive in nature who takes pride in ‘getting things done’ to a high standard.
- Able to demonstrate a keen interest in a career in Land Referencing within the engineering & construction environment
- Demonstrate a responsible approach to health and safety
- Strong and empathetic communication skills
- Willing to learn new skills while being able to adapt them
- Self-driven and able to seek help if needed
- Able to work independently when necessary
- Take responsibility and pride in your work
- Demonstrate a positive approach to problem solving
- Able to contribute to discussions as part of a team
- Have a great attention to detail and place a focus on quality

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