Description
We are seeking a Principal Land Consultant to join our team in Leeds or Newcastle Upon Tyne. As a Principal Land Consultant, you will play a key role in securing land rights for high-profile, strategic infrastructure projects across various sectors.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure successful delivery of projects 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 to acquire land
- Secure land rights for high-profile, strategic infrastructure projects
- Liaise with landowners, land agents, legal representatives, planning authorities, and clients
- Collaborate with engineering, environmental, and planning teams within WSP and as part of project supply chains
- Support quality and knowledge sharing across regions and projects
- Manage, motivate, mentor, and develop staff
- Contribute to the development and delivery of the business strategy
- Support the writing of bids/tenders 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 working on infrastructure development schemes with multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience of negotiating commercial terms with landowners and knowledge of the legal process for acquiring wayleaves and easements
- Demonstrable experience of reducing land risk for clients and advising them on land-related matters
- Ability to communicate effectively with strong influencing and negotiating skills
- Ability to work in a team and on own initiative, being able to work 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
- A degree in Geography, Land/Estate Management, Agriculture, or similar
- Chartership or membership of a relevant professional body would be advantageous
Benefits:
- Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working between Leeds and Newcastle offices and from home
- Opportunities for professional development and training through our Land Academy
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom, or Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom