Is the Principal Land Consultant (Land and Consents) position at WSP fully remote?

Yes, this Principal Land Consultant (Land and Consents) position at WSP is a remote position. The role is available for candidates in United Kingdom.

Is this a full-time or part-time Principal Land Consultant (Land and Consents) role?

This is a full-time Principal Land Consultant (Land and Consents) position at WSP.

What are the main requirements for the Principal Land Consultant (Land and Consents) role?

Key requirements include: Experience working on major highway, rail, energy and renewable infrastructure projects, Ability to work with clients who develop privately owned land, Strong understanding of land services and engineering, and more.

What benefits does WSP offer for this position?

WSP offers the following benefits: Company Retreats, Conference Budget, Coworking Space, Employee Discounts, Flexible Hours, Gym Membership, Health Insurance, Home Office Budget.

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Principal Land Consultant (Land and Consents) at WSP

United Kingdom

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. We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!    WSP is a global professional services firm specialising in engineering and advisory services. We are also one of the UK's largest suppliers of Land Services to our clients who develop major highway, rail, energy and renewable infrastructure projects, all of which impact privately owned land. We are currently working on projects for the following high profile clients: <ul role="list"><li aria-setsize="-1" role="listitem">SSE - Transmission and Distribution   </li></ul><ul role="list"><li aria-setsize="-1" role="listitem">National Gas </li></ul><ul role="list"><li aria-setsize="-1" role="listitem">Transport Scotland  </li></ul><ul role="list"><li aria-setsize="-1" role="listitem">Heathrow Airport  </li></ul><ul role="list"><li aria-setsize="-1" role="listitem">Thames Water </li></ul><ul role="list"><li aria-setsize="-1" role="listitem">Hynet </li></ul><ul role="list"><li aria-setsize="-1" role="listitem">Dublin Metrolink </li></ul><ul role="list"><li aria-setsize="-1" role="listitem">RWE Renewables </li></ul><ul role="list"><li aria-setsize="-1" role="listitem">Statkraft </li></ul> To find out more about our Land services business click on the following link:   <a href="https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/services/land-referencing-and-land-assembly" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/services/land-referencing-and-land-assembly</a>  What we need As a result of continued project success and the award of new projects, our projected pipeline of work is already looking very healthy, and our 2026-2027 growth strategy is aiming to further increase our projected revenue. The Land Discipline is therefore looking to expand and strengthen the team of experienced land professionals by adding a senior level consultant.   As a valued member of our Land team, you’ll play a crucial role in delivering essential services related to land acquisition, valuation, compulsory purchase, compensation, landowner engagement, land access, wayleaves, consents, and negotiations.   This role will involve a significant amount of site-based work for our projects in the Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire areas, and so would ideally suit a candidate already based in one of these areas in a remote working position, with occasional travel to one of our existing offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow or Perth. A little more about your role…  Our exciting projects that you will be working on may involve any of the following: <ul><li>Negotiating access to and acquiring complex land for high profile, strategic infrastructure projects across Scotland, and potentially supporting on other projects across the UK. </li></ul><ul><li>Securing appropriate land rights for large scale development projects   </li></ul><ul><li>Providing strategic land advice to our clients.  </li></ul><ul><li>Drafting and preparing consent documents  </li></ul><ul><li>Utilising statutory powers and other available mechanisms to acquire land (such as CPO, TCPA, DCO,) on behalf of WSP clients across highways, rail, water, gas and all energy sectors including renewables.   </li></ul><ul><li>Negotiation of Heads of Terms to secure land for projects  </li></ul><ul><li>Liaising with major landowners’ land agents, legal representatives, planning authorities, key stakeholders, contractors and clients.  </li></ul><ul><li>Managing and settling compensation claims (eg CPO, land damage, voluntary etc)  </li></ul><ul><li>Working with WSP’s wider multi-disciplinary teams across a range of sectors and locations across the UK.  </li></ul> In addition, at Principal Land Consultant grade, you would also be expected to be involved in: <ul role="list"><li aria-setsize="-1" role="listitem">Supporting and/or developing a team of early career professionals providing both technical training and career development support.  </li></ul><ul role="list"><li aria-setsize="-1" role="listitem">Line management of a number of direct reports within the land team. </li></ul><ul role="list"><li aria-setsize="-1" role="listitem">Participating in the leadership team discussions, influencing and advancing its growth and development.  </li></ul><ul role="list"><li aria-setsize="-1" role="listitem">Participating in business development opportunities, attending industry events and raising WSP’s profile and reach within the industry. </li></ul><ul role="list"><li aria-setsize="-1" role="listitem">Providing training on any specialist skills you may be bringing to the table. </li></ul>    What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…   Our Land team comprises colleagues from a variety of backgrounds such as geography, engineering, surveying, land agency, estate management, renewable development, energy infrastructure, asset management and law, all of whose skills all blend seamlessly to create a team with a broad range experience in all aspects of the Land and Consents work. We will therefore consider candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and work experience who can demonstrate the relevant transferable skills in land and consents management, so if you perhaps meet some but not all of requirements listed below, please still get in touch as we’d be interested to find out more about you.   <ul><li>Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels.  </li></ul><ul><li>Effective, concise communication with strong influencing and negotiating skills.  </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to work autonomously, and communicate with the rest of the team effectively while working remotely </li></ul><ul><li>Proven track record in the leading delivery of land and property related services.  </li></ul><ul><li>Experience of land assembly projects and the requirements around GDPR and data protection and security of personal data. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience of negotiating agreements for access to or rights in property, e.g.  Heads of Terms for Licences or Leases, Wayleave, Servitudes, Exclusivity Agreements, Option Agreements.  </li></ul><ul><li>Experience of managing and settling a range of voluntary and compulsory purchase compensation claims.  </li></ul><ul><li>Experience of valuation of land and/or buildings. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience in high profile infrastructure development schemes. Of particular interest would be experience in the road, rail, gas, electricity, water, utilities or renewable energy sector.  </li></ul><ul><li>Understanding of landownership and occupation in Scotland and the implication this can have for securing agreements for clients.  </li></ul><ul><li>Understanding of any of the below: </li></ul><ul><li>Scottish planning system, NPF4 Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 </li></ul><ul><li>The Electricity Act 1989,  </li></ul><ul><li>The Gas Act 1986 </li></ul><ul><li>Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 & Transport Act 1962 </li></ul><ul><li>Water Industry Act (Scotland) Act 2002 </li></ul><ul><li>Water (Scotland) Act 1980 </li></ul><ul><li>Sewerage (Scotland) Act 1968 </li></ul><ul><li>Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 </li></ul><ul><li>Agricultural tenancies/ agreements in Scotland.  </li></ul><ul><li>Crofting Law </li></ul><ul><li>Broad knowledge of other relevant legislation and procedures.  </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to travel to remote locations</li></ul><ul><li>Associate or full Membership to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors or other professional membership or chartership is desirable but not essential. WSP is committed to supporting its team members towards professional accreditation. </li></ul> 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. #L1-JC2 <ul><li>Purpose of the role & principal accountabilities (8-10 max)</li></ul> • Focus on essential qualifications, skills and experience to provide greater scope for inclusion.

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Principal Land Consultant (Land and Consents)

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Principal Land Consultant (Land and Consents)

WSP

Full Time

$120,000 - $180,000*

10 months ago

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.

United Kingdom

Engineering

Senior

Engineering

Advisory Services

Land Services

Job Description

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.

We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready! 

WSP is a global professional services firm specialising in engineering and advisory services. We are also one of the UK's largest suppliers of Land Services to our clients who develop major highway, rail, energy and renewable infrastructure projects, all of which impact privately owned land.

We are currently working on projects for the following high profile clients:

SSE - Transmission and Distribution

National Gas

Transport Scotland

Heathrow Airport

Thames Water

Hynet

Dublin Metrolink

RWE Renewables

Statkraft

To find out more about our Land services business click on the following link: 

 https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/services/land-referencing-and-land-assembly 

What we need

As a result of continued project success and the award of new projects, our projected pipeline of work is already looking very healthy, and our 2026-2027 growth strategy is aiming to further increase our projected revenue. The Land Discipline is therefore looking to expand and strengthen the team of experienced land professionals by adding a senior level consultant.

As a valued member of our Land team, you’ll play a crucial role in delivering essential services related to land acquisition, valuation, compulsory purchase, compensation, landowner engagement, land access, wayleaves, consents, and negotiations.

This role will involve a significant amount of site-based work for our projects in the Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire areas, and so would ideally suit a candidate already based in one of these areas in a remote working position, with occasional travel to one of our existing offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow or Perth.

A little more about your role… 

Our exciting projects that you will be working on may involve any of the following:

Negotiating access to and acquiring complex land for high profile, strategic infrastructure projects across Scotland, and potentially supporting on other projects across the UK.

Securing appropriate land rights for large scale development projects

Providing strategic land advice to our clients.

Drafting and preparing consent documents

Utilising statutory powers and other available mechanisms to acquire land (such as CPO, TCPA, DCO,) on behalf of WSP clients across highways, rail, water, gas and all energy sectors including renewables.

Negotiation of Heads of Terms to secure land for projects

Liaising with major landowners’ land agents, legal representatives, planning authorities, key stakeholders, contractors and clients.

Managing and settling compensation claims (eg CPO, land damage, voluntary etc)

Working with WSP’s wider multi-disciplinary teams across a range of sectors and locations across the UK.

In addition, at Principal Land Consultant grade, you would also be expected to be involved in:

Supporting and/or developing a team of early career professionals providing both technical training and career development support.

Line management of a number of direct reports within the land team.

Participating in the leadership team discussions, influencing and advancing its growth and development.

Participating in business development opportunities, attending industry events and raising WSP’s profile and reach within the industry.

Providing training on any specialist skills you may be bringing to the table.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…  

Our Land team comprises colleagues from a variety of backgrounds such as geography, engineering, surveying, land agency, estate management, renewable development, energy infrastructure, asset management and law, all of whose skills all blend seamlessly to create a team with a broad range experience in all aspects of the Land and Consents work. We will therefore consider candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and work experience who can demonstrate the relevant transferable skills in land and consents management, so if you perhaps meet some but not all of requirements listed below, please still get in touch as we’d be interested to find out more about you.

Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

Effective, concise communication with strong influencing and negotiating skills.

Ability to work autonomously, and communicate with the rest of the team effectively while working remotely

Proven track record in the leading delivery of land and property related services.

Experience of land assembly projects and the requirements around GDPR and data protection and security of personal data.

Experience of negotiating agreements for access to or rights in property, e.g.  Heads of Terms for Licences or Leases, Wayleave, Servitudes, Exclusivity Agreements, Option Agreements.

Experience of managing and settling a range of voluntary and compulsory purchase compensation claims.

Experience of valuation of land and/or buildings.

Experience in high profile infrastructure development schemes. Of particular interest would be experience in the road, rail, gas, electricity, water, utilities or renewable energy sector.

Understanding of landownership and occupation in Scotland and the implication this can have for securing agreements for clients.

Understanding of any of the below:

Scottish planning system, NPF4 Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997

The Electricity Act 1989,

The Gas Act 1986

Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 & Transport Act 1962

Water Industry Act (Scotland) Act 2002

Water (Scotland) Act 1980

Sewerage (Scotland) Act 1968

Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003

Agricultural tenancies/ agreements in Scotland.

Crofting Law

Broad knowledge of other relevant legislation and procedures.

Ability to travel to remote locations

Associate or full Membership to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors or other professional membership or chartership is desirable but not essential. WSP is committed to supporting its team members towards professional accreditation.

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.
#L1-JC2

Purpose of the role & principal accountabilities (8-10 max)

• Focus on essential qualifications, skills and experience to provide greater scope for inclusion.

Requirements

Experience working on major highway, rail, energy and renewable infrastructure projects
Ability to work with clients who develop privately owned land
Strong understanding of land services and engineering
Excellent communication and project management skills

Benefits

Company Retreats
Conference Budget
Coworking Space
Employee Discounts
Flexible Hours
Gym Membership
Health Insurance
Home Office Budget

Skills

Engineering

Advisory Services

Land Services

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