Senior Land Referencer

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Due to our growing divisions, we are looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated Senior Land Referencers to join our our Infrastructure hub in Birmingham. This is an opportunity to join the market leading infrastructure team and support some of the country’s biggest infrastructure schemes.

This role to be a part of a growing land referencing team that has a substantial track record for delivering quality services. Our vision of leadership is the ability to respond positively to challenges, and every opinion is heard. We are looking for a Land Referencing professional with experience in the industry who wants to grow as a consultant in a supportive environment, there will be amble opportunity to develop with the firm and to undertake continued professional development.

We offer a highly competitive salary package which includes a fantastic benefits package including a variety of flexible benefits allowing you to choose those that suit your personal circumstances including purchasing additional leave, health cash plans, cycle to work scheme and so on! In addition, we welcome applications from those seeking flexible or agile working arrangements and can be discussed at the application stage.

Main tasks:

• Geospatial Data Handling:
• Geo-reference and digitise features from CAD and paper plans into ArcGIS.
• Manage, interpret, and analyse land data to ensure accurate mapping and referencing.
• Maintain and update geospatial data within the land system, ensuring consistency across relevant mapping layers.
• Land Referencing:
• Conduct detailed desktop and contact referencing to identify and verify affected parties.
• Undertake site visits for tasks such as door-knocking exercises and the posting of statutory notices.
• Document Production and Quality Assurance:
• Produce clear and accurate legal documentation, including order plans, books of reference, notices, and schedules.
• Adhere to quality assurance processes to ensure legal and technical accuracy.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
• Communicate effectively and empathetically with clients, stakeholders, and members of the public.
• Attend client and stakeholder meetings, providing insights and updates as required.
• Team Leadership and Coordination:
• Manage client expectations and understand project timelines to allocate tasks effectively to junior team members.
• Monitor team members’ time management and assist the project manager with end-of-month invoicing.
• Project Management Support:
• Understand programme and resource requirements to optimise project delivery.
• Assist with resource planning and task prioritisation in collaboration with the project manager.

This job description is not exhaustive, and the jobholder may be required to undertake additional duties from time to time to ensure the smooth running of the team and office.

What will it take to be successful?

We would ideally like you to have Relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree in geography/planning or extensive work experience, in the production of books of reference, order plans, notices, and schedules and managing junior members of a team. Along with, knowledge of projects involving use of compulsory purchase would be an advantage (such as, Transport and Works Act, Compulsory Purchase Act, and the Planning Act). It is key that you are a competent GIS user (preferably ArcGIS) who is able to collect, interpret and use land. Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel to rural and urban land referencing locations.