Description
We are seeking a Principal Land Consultant to join our team in the UK. As a Principal Land Consultant, you will play a crucial role in securing land rights for high-profile, strategic infrastructure projects across various sectors.
The Role
You will be part of WSP's largest and most successful Land business, supporting infrastructure development in the UK and Ireland. Our team consists of over 300 specialist professionals, including land consultants, property specialists, project managers, and utility and topographical surveyors. We offer a wide portfolio of projects, providing opportunities to develop and diversify careers.
Core Functions
- Ensure successful project delivery, securely, on time, within budget, and to high standards
- Be a trusted advisor to clients and manage relationships
- Advise on land issues across the UK and Ireland, including statutory processes for acquiring land
- Secure land rights for high-profile, strategic infrastructure projects
- Liaise with landowners, land agents, legal representatives, planning authorities, and stakeholders
- Collaborate with engineering, environmental, and planning teams within WSP and project supply chains
- Support quality and knowledge sharing across regions and projects
- Manage, motivate, mentor, and develop staff
- Contribute to business strategy development and delivery
- Support bid writing to secure opportunities
- Deliver training on technical topics through our CPD-accredited Land Academy
Requirements
- Expertise in urban and/or rural environments, property, communities, and stakeholders
- Experience in infrastructure development schemes with multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience in negotiating commercial terms with landowners and knowledge of the legal process for acquiring wayleaves and easements
- Demonstrable experience in reducing land risk for clients and advising on land-related matters
- Strong communication, influencing, and negotiating skills
- Ability to work in a team and independently, under pressure, and deliver high-quality outputs
- Strong landowner and public engagement skills
- Good business and IT skills
- Adherence to quality assurance and good document management skills
- Degree in Geography, Land/Estate Management, Agriculture, or similar
- Chartership or membership of a relevant professional body advantageous
- Ability to travel effectively to various sites/locations