Senior Land Consultant

3 weeks ago

Naas, Co Kildare, Ireland WSP Global Inc. Full time

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At 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 a Senior Land Consultant to join our Naas based team.

This is an exciting opportunity based in our Naas office to become part of our multi-disciplinary service line within the Land Team in the delivery of land referencing, land acquisition, land access, formal consents, statutory orders and compensation agreements and landowner management.

Our clients develop major highway, rail, energy and renewable infrastructure and projects all of which impact privately owned land. You will work as part of a team of Land Consultants assisting in the liaison with landowners that may be affected by development, obtaining the appropriate consent, gaining access and where necessary compensating them for the impact caused by the scheme.

As part of our team you will support the delivery of land access and land acquisition projects through the identification of land ownership, consultation with landowners, undertaking property valuation, assessing and negotiating compensation, combining skills in GIS, data management and landowner engagement. Securing land rights for high profile, strategic infrastructure projects across Ireland and the UK.

A little more about your role…

  • Utilising statutory powers and other available mechanisms to acquire land, including CPO, Motorway Order, Vesting Order, Development Consent Order (DCO), Hybrid bill, Transport and Works Act Order (TWAO) on behalf of WSP clients within the electricity, highways, rail, water, telecoms, gas and renewable energy sectors.
  • Preparation and quality assurance of technical documents in relation to the identification of land interests and rights, negotiation of access to land for surveys, consents and acquisition of land rights.
  • Negotiation of Heads of Terms to secure land for projects in timely fashion utilising the appropriate mechanism.
  • Liaising with landowners, land agents, auctioneers, legal representatives, planning authorities, key stakeholders, contractors and clients.
  • Work closely with the Land team and collaborate with engineering, environmental, and planning team.
  • Experience in working with multi-disciplinary teams across a range of sectors and locations across Ireland and the UK.
  • Develop efficient working practices and promote innovation in the team to provide industry leading, best value services to our clients.
  • Management and development of a team of early career professionals providing both technical training and career development support.
  • Contribute to business development and the delivery of the business strategy.
  • Ireland and UK travel.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

  • Degree or equivalent experience in Agriculture, Land and Estate Management or a relevant discipline.
  • Worked to deliver land referencing, land access, landowner engagement services and statutory processes on major infrastructure projects.
  • Experience of negotiating with landowners and knowledge of the legal process for the acquisition of wayleaves/easements/servitudes desirable.
  • Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams across a range of sectors and locations across Ireland and the UK.
  • Demonstrable experience of reducing land risk for clients and advising them on land related matters throughout all stages of a project lifecycle.
  • Proven track record of the development of Orders and/or acquisition of consents and interests in land, and knowledge of relevant legislation.
  • Experience of infrastructure development schemes in particular the electricity, road, gas, rail and renewable energy sector.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with strong influencing and negotiating skills.
  • Knowledge of the rural environment and farming practices would be desirable.
  • Chartership or membership of 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.

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