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 work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.
WSP's Land team in Ireland is seeking talented Land Consultants, at various levels, to join our Naas-based team.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our Land Team in delivering land referencing, landowner engagement, consultation management, land access, formal consents, statutory orders, compensation agreements, and land acquisition for infrastructure projects across Ireland and the UK.
We support high-profile infrastructure projects across sectors such as Energy, Water, Road, Rail, and Local Authorities, including the North South Interconnector, NM20, Dublin Metrolink, M17, A5, and HS2.
Many of our Energy projects are critical for deploying renewable energy and helping Ireland achieve net-zero emissions.
As the largest Land Referencing business in the UK and Ireland, with over 250 Land colleagues, our team benefits from the support of multidisciplinary colleagues across Naas, Belfast, and wider GB offices.
Associate Land Consultant role Lead a team of technical specialists to ensure successful project delivery on time, within budget, and to high standards.
Build trusted relationships with clients (both external and internal).
Advise on land issues in Ireland and UK, including statutory processes like CPO, Motorway Order, Vesting Order, etc.
Secure land rights for strategic infrastructure projects.
Liaise with landowners, auctioneers, land agents, legal reps, authorities, stakeholders, contractors, and clients.
Collaborate with engineering, environmental, and planning teams.
Ensure quality assurance of land interests, rights identification, negotiations, and land acquisition processes.
Promote Land services and contribute to business development in energy, water, transport sectors.
Share knowledge and lessons across regions and projects.
Develop efficient practices and foster innovation within the team.
Ensure team has necessary skills and resources, manage, motivate, and mentor staff.
Support bid/tender writing and lead technical training.
Ireland and UK travel required.
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate Expertise in rural environments, property, communities, and agricultural practices.
Experience with infrastructure development schemes and multidisciplinary teams.
Negotiation skills and legal knowledge for land acquisition processes.
Experience reducing land risks and advising clients throughout project lifecycles.
Proven record with Orders and land interests, legislation knowledge.
Effective communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.
Team motivation and initiative, ability to work under pressure.
Strong engagement skills with landowners and the public.
Good business and IT skills, quality assurance, and document management.
Degree in Geography, Agriculture, Land Management or similar; Chartership advantageous.
Full driver's license essential.
Senior Land Consultant role Utilize statutory powers for land acquisition, including CPO, Orders, etc.
Prepare and assure quality of technical documents related to land interests and rights.
Negotiate Heads of Terms for land acquisition.
Liaise with landowners, agents, legal reps, authorities, stakeholders, contractors, and clients.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
Develop efficient practices and promote innovation.
Manage and develop a team of early career professionals.
Contribute to business development and strategy.
Ireland and UK travel required.
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate Degree or equivalent in relevant disciplines.
Experience with land referencing, access, engagement, and statutory processes.
Negotiation skills and legal knowledge for land interests.
Experience with infrastructure projects in Ireland/UK.
Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and negotiation skills.
Knowledge of rural environments and farming practices (desirable).
Chartership or professional membership advantageous.
Full driver's license essential.
Assistant Land Consultant role Undertake land referencing, research, and archival investigations.
Manage land and owner data; support land rights acquisition.
Conduct site visits for ownership confirmation and access agreements.
Support team in statutory processes and negotiations.
Attend project meetings.
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate Degree in geography or relevant discipline with understanding of land use/ownership.
Experience with databases, GIS, landowner engagement.
Interpersonal and communication skills.
Knowledge of rural environments and farming practices (desirable).
Full driver's license essential.
Imagine a better future for you and for communities.
Work on landmark projects and create a legacy.
Apply today.
ABOUT US WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm with 69,300 people worldwide.
Our purpose is to create positive, long-lasting impacts through innovation, integrity, and inclusion.
We have over 9,000 professionals in the UK and Ireland, dedicated to our communities and driven by international expertise.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Work-life balance: Flexible hybrid working, collaboration in modern offices.
Inclusivity & Diversity: We value diverse backgrounds, promote inclusion, and support all employees.
Health & Wellbeing: Access to NHS services, wellness programs, gym discounts, menopause support.
Flexibility: Personal time, part-time options, additional leave, bank holiday flexibility.
Development: Training, mentoring, Chartership support.
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