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In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move it’s vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2024 and beyond…

To find out more about our Land business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Land referencing and land assembly | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/services/land-referencing-and-land-assembly)

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In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.

To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/who-we-are)

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Work-life balance?

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity?

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.

Health & Wellbeing?

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

Flex your time?

For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development?

We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.

APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!

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Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.

• As an Associate Land Consultant based in our Edinburgh, Glasgow or Perth Offices, WSP has an exciting opportunity to join an expanding multi-disciplinary business within a Land team delivering a significant portfolio of energy and roads-based infrastructure projects across the UK.

• You will be managing land consents for infrastructure development projects at all scales and providing land advice to clients to help de-risk their projects.

• You will provide leadership on Project Management activities as part of this role covering project financial management, forward forecasting and reporting.

• You will lead land-related delivery across the full project lifecycle, including land referencing, consents, land access and statutory processes, providing advice as a trusted advisor to clients ensuring that project technical work is delivered to meet quality requirements and deliver robust financial performance.

• You will provide leadership and direction for WSP Land as part of our growth strategy.

• You will engage with Key Account Management activities with clients.

• You will take a leading role in business development with clients and bidding activities.

• You will provide leadership with the team around training, mentoring and technical assurance.

• In balance with desktop / Office based work, you will be required to undertake site duties, liaising with landowners and other project stakeholders as part of infrastructure development, particularly in the energy and roads sectors. You may be required on occasion to visit other UK Offices as part of this role.

YOUR TEAM

• The opportunity sits within our Land team in Scotland which consists of land consultants, land referencers, property specialists and topographical surveyors.

• We work closely with our 250 Land colleagues across the UK and Ireland delivering land services on a variety of projects across the energy, water, road, rail and active-travel sectors.

• We actively support people in achieving professional accreditations and have Chartered Surveyors (MRICS), Chartered Geographers (CGeog), Chartered Town Planners (RTPI), Chartered Project Professionals (ChPP) who can support your career progression.

• Whilst based in our Scotland offices, WSP are flexible with the role and home working can be accommodated in balance with office work in a hybrid role.

• Ideally a minimum of 10 years’ experience of working within the energy and/or transport infrastructure development sectors, and able to demonstrate significant experience of providing leadership within multi-disciplinary teams in Client, Project and Business delivery.

• Proven track record in the management and delivery of land-related services, including directing teams delivering those services.

• Demonstrable experience of reducing land risk for clients and advising them on land related matters throughout all stages of a project lifecycles.

• Ability to communicate effectively with strong influencing and negotiating skills.

• Understanding of relevant legislation and statutory processes, with a particular focus in Scotland.

• Experience of negotiating commercial terms would be beneficial but not essential.

• Knowledge of the rural environment, Estate management and/or farming practices would be advantageous.

• Chartered membership in a relevant professional body would be advantageous.

• Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams including delivery partners.

• Strong adherence to quality assurance and data management protocols.

• A full UK driving licence is essential.