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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.
We are currently delivering an exciting portfolio of projects across the UK and Ireland, driving expansion across all areas to expand our current teams and locations.
YOUR NEW ROLE, WHATS INVOLVED?
- Securing appropriate land rights for large scale development projects and providing strategic land advice to our clients.
- Utilising statutory powers and other available mechanisms to acquire land on behalf of WSP clients across highways, rail, aviation, water, gas and all energy sectors including renewables.
- Negotiation of Heads of Terms for large scale, complex landowners to secure land for projects in timely fashion.
- Liaising with major landowners’ land agents, legal representatives, planning authorities, key stakeholders, contractors and clients.
- Managing and settling compensation claims.
- Experience in working with multi-disciplinary teams across a range of sectors and locations across the UK.
- Demonstrated experience in supporting and/or developing a team of early career professionals.
- Participation within the management team, propelling the team forward and advancing its growth and development.
WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
- Proven track record in the leading delivery of land and property related services.
- Experience of negotiating with complex landowners and robust knowledge of the legal process for the acquisition of property and rights.
- Understanding of landownership and occupation across the UK and the implication this can have for securing agreements.
- Experience of managing and settling a range of voluntary and compulsory purchase compensation claims.
- Experience of high-profile infrastructure development schemes.
- Broad knowledge across any of the relevant legislation and procedures.
- Effective, concise communication with strong influencing and negotiating skills.
- A full UK driving licence is required.
- Associate or full Membership to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors or other professional membership (desirable but not 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.