Job Description
What if you could shape a career as unique as you?
At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.
WSP Land is seeking a talented Land Consultant, at Associate Director level, to join our team in Ireland with offices based in Belfast and Naas. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of our Land team in the delivery of land referencing, landowner engagement, consultation management, land access, formal consents, statutory orders, compensation agreements and land acquisition in support of strategic infrastructure development projects across Ireland and the UK.
We support high-profile infrastructure projects across the Energy, Water, Road, Rail and Local Authority sectors such as Dublin Metrolink, North South Interconnector, A5 Western Transport Corridor, NM20 Cork to Limerick and numerous electricity transmission upgrade schemes, as well as HS2 and many other high-profile infrastructure development schemes in GB. Many of our Energy projects are critical for the deployment of renewable energy, helping Ireland and the UK economies to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions.
We are the largest Land Referencing business in the UK and Ireland, with over 250 Land colleagues. As part of WSP in Ireland you will enjoy the support of Land colleagues as well as our multidisciplinary teams made up of land consultants, highways engineers, environmental and planning specialists and water engineers in our Belfast, Naas and wider GB offices.
Associate Director role…
* Lead the delivery of WSP Land business development in Ireland across the electricity, highway, rail, water, telecoms, gas and renewable energy sectors to secure new projects, extensions to projects and new clients.
* Work closely with our other WSP Disciplines in Ireland, including Engineering, Engagement, Environmental and Planning teams, to exploit opportunities at multidisciplinary and strategic level and grow our business
* Raise profile of WSP Land in Ireland across public, target business sectors and academia.
* Be a trusted advisor to clients (externally and internally). Actively engage with client capture teams and Key Client Managers (KCMs)
* Lead the writing of bids/tenders to secure opportunities
* Manage Resource Strategy including staff retention, planning for succession and recruitment to ensure that the Ireland team has the necessary skills and resources to deliver successful projects and grow the business
* Lead at Project Director level, successful delivery of projects on time, within budget and to the highest standards.
* Undertake project reviews to support risk and opportunity management as appropriate. Routinely review task/project delivery to ensure alignment with client needs and objectives. Seek client feedback, proactively share it, and ensure feedback is acted on
* Provide Technical Direction on Land projects within Ireland and UK, including the relevant statutory processes to acquire land and land rights including Vesting Order, CPO, Motorway Order, Wayleaves etc
* Contribute to positive team & project outcomes. Engender collective purpose to achieve project/team goals. Excellent team working with other members of senior leadership in WSP Land
* Promote our WSP culture of health, safety & wellbeing (HS&W)
* Promote our adherence to Quality Assurance and development of our processes
* Promote our adherence to Data Protection and development of our processes
* UK/Ireland-wide Champion of a core pillar eg sector strategy, people development
* Ireland and UK travel
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…
* Experience managing/directing the delivery of Land services including land referencing, Orders production, acquisition of consents, consultation and landowner engagement on infrastructure development schemes
* Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams across a range of sectors and locations and through all stages of scheme development
* Experience of reducing land risk for clients and advising them on land related matters throughout all stages of a project lifecycle.
* Experience of Public Inquiries/Oral Hearings and managing Objections
* Experience of developing business and services with existing clients
* Experience of securing and developing business with new clients
* Knowledge of target business market in Ireland
* Experience in Bid writing and approvals process
* Experience of resource strategy and development
* Knowledge of rural environment, property, communities and agricultural working practices
* Strong landowner and public engagement skills
* Ability to communicate effectively with strong influencing and negotiating skills
* Excellent team working skills at all levels
* Ability to develop strong relationships with senior Clients and Management colleagues
* Ability to work under pressure and deliver high quality outputs
* Good business and IT skills
* Excellent adherence to quality assurance, data protection, Health and Safety
* A degree in Geography, Agriculture, Land and Estate Management or similar
* Chartership or membership or a Professional body would be advantageous.
* A full drivers' licence is essential
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About Us
We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Work-life balance
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Belonging
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.
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.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex your time
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your development
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
#WeAreWSP
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.