Junior Land Consultant, 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

WSP

2mo ago

Job
Full-time
Entry & Junior Level
Consulting
Belfast

AI generated summary

You must have a geography or relevant degree, understanding of land referencing, research and problem-solving skills, rural knowledge, willingness to travel, strong communication/data management skills, map reading ability, proficiency in MS Office, and a full driver's license.
You will support land referencing activities, liaise with landowners, assist with site visits, and contribute to high-profile infrastructure projects, including statutory documentation preparation and stakeholder engagement.

Requirements

Recently graduated with 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 Ireland/UK
An understanding of the Land Referencing process which would be beneficial.
Demonstrable experience of desktop researching and problem-solving, so that you can apply your techniques to process of identifying landowners/occupiers, land interests and rights in land.
Knowledge of the rural environment and farming practices would be an advantage.
The role will require visits to sites as part of a team, to speak with landowners and stakeholders. This will involve periods staying away from home (accommodation and expenses are provided).
Effective communication and organisational skills, with demonstrable experience in managing data.
A degree of comfort in reading and using maps in a technical way.
Excellent written/verbal communication skills, with a comfort in being able to write and articulate your findings.
Experience using MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).
A full drivers licence is essential

Responsibilities

As Land Referencer based in our Belfast office, you will be directly supporting the Land team who work alongside engineers, environmental specialists and planners on high profile infrastructure projects providing the level of diligent inquiry needed for the submission of Statutory Orders and the successful acceptance of planning submissions
Undertake land referencing activities including Land Registry NI and Property Registration Authority research, desktop research, questionnaire analysis, landowner liaison, site visits, data management and archival investigations to identify all legal land interests and rights in land
Support with site visits to landowners and those people and organisations whose property or rights are affected by development and infrastructure delivery
Agree access to land so that environmental and other surveys can be carried out
You will contribute to the WSP Land Team delivery and success of high-profile infrastructure projects within Ireland and the wider UK business. You will be supporting projects in multiple sectors, including the energy sector, where the team supports the development of critical infrastructure that is crucial for the “net zero” economy
Your work will also support our teams in the delivery of land access, land agreements, landowner engagement, stakeholder engagement, and supporting projects through to the consenting stages.
You will assist in the preparation of statutory documentation, including Vesting Order, CPO, Hybrid Bill, DCO and support documentation for planning applications across multi-disciplinary teams in managing land & stakeholder risk for infrastructure projects.

FAQs

What type of infrastructure projects will I be working on as a Junior Land Consultant?

You will be working on major highway, rail, energy, and renewable infrastructure projects that impact privately owned land.

What skills will I develop in this role?

You will develop skills in landowner engagement, property valuation, GIS, data management, negotiation, and familiarity with regulatory regimes such as Vesting Order, Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO), and Strategic Infrastructure Development planning applications.

Will I have the opportunity for professional development?

Yes, we will support your professional development by providing opportunities to join a relevant professional organization such as the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or the Royal Geographical Society (RGS).

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