Senior Land Referencer

Senior Land Referencer – Infrastructure Projects

Location: Birmingham Office (Hybrid Working Available)

Division: Infrastructure – Land Referencing

Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Senior Land Referencer to join a growing Infrastructure division based in Birmingham. This is a key role within a market-leading infrastructure team, working on some of the largest infrastructure schemes in the UK.

This position forms part of an expanding land referencing team with a proven record of delivering high-quality services. We value individuals who rise to challenges, contribute ideas, and take initiative. The role is ideal for professionals looking to further develop their consultancy experience within a supportive and collaborative environment, with plenty of opportunity for professional development and progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Geo-referencing and digitising land features from CAD drawings and paper plans into GIS (ArcGIS preferred).
• Desktop and contact referencing to identify affected landowners and occupiers.
• Management, interpretation, and analysis of land and property data.
• Maintenance and update of data in internal land referencing systems.
• Verification and updating of relevant mapping layers and datasets.
• Production and quality assurance of legal documentation: Order Plans, Books of Reference, and Notices and Schedules
• Conduct site visits, including door knocking and the posting of statutory notices.
• Engage clearly and compassionately with members of the public and project stakeholders.
• Manage client expectations, project timelines, and assign tasks to junior team members.
• Assist with timesheet oversight and contribute to monthly invoicing processes.
• Attend client and stakeholder meetings as required.

Note: This job description is not exhaustive and may evolve in line with team and project needs.

Candidate Requirements

• To be successful in this role, candidates should demonstrate:
• A relevant degree (e.g., geography, planning, surveying) or significant industry experience.
• Strong experience in producing land referencing outputs such as Books of Reference, Order Plans, Notices, and Schedules.
• Team leadership or experience supporting junior staff and project coordination.
• Knowledge of statutory consent and land acquisition processes, including: Planning Act 2008, Transport and Works Act (TWA), and Compulsory Purchase Act
• Proficiency with GIS software (ArcGIS preferred) and ability to interpret complex land and property data.
• Strong communication skills, especially when dealing with members of the public or affected stakeholders.
• A valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel to a variety of rural and urban locations as needed.

Why Join?

• Work on nationally significant infrastructure schemes in a dynamic and fast-growing team.
• Enjoy a supportive environment with strong emphasis on career development and CPD.
• Benefit from a flexible working culture and a market-competitive salary and benefits package.
• Contribute to major projects across transport, energy, and utilities sectors.