Overview 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. We are the largest Land Referencing business in the UK and Ireland, with over 250 Land colleagues. You will join our multidisciplinary teams across Belfast, Naas and wider GB offices. Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of WSP Land business development in Ireland across electricity, highway, rail, water, telecoms, gas and renewable energy sectors to secure new projects, extensions to projects and new clients. Collaborate with other WSP disciplines in Ireland to exploit opportunities at multidisciplinary and strategic levels and grow the business. Raise the profile of WSP Land in Ireland across public, target business sectors and academia. Act as a trusted advisor to clients, engaging 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 the Ireland team has necessary skills and resources. Lead at Project Director level to deliver projects on time, within budget and to high standards. Undertake project reviews to support risk and opportunity management and ensure alignment with client needs; seek and act on client feedback. Provide Technical Direction on Land projects within Ireland and UK, including processes to acquire land and land rights (Vestings, CPO, Motorway Orders, Wayleaves, etc.). Contribute to positive team and project outcomes; promote health, safety & wellbeing, quality assurance and data protection within our processes. Promote cross-functional collaboration and the WSP culture and be a UK/Ireland-wide champion of core pillars such as sector strategy and people development. Travel within Ireland and the UK as required.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

Experience directing the delivery of Land services including land referencing, orders production, acquisition of consents, consultation and landowner engagement on infrastructure schemes. Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams across sectors and locations through all stages of scheme development. Experience reducing land risk for clients and advising on land matters throughout project lifecycles. Experience of Public Inquiries/Oral Hearings and managing objections. Experience in bid writing and approvals process; experience in business development with existing and new clients. Knowledge of target markets in Ireland; rural environment, property, communities and agricultural practices. Strong landowner and public engagement skills; effective communication with influencing and negotiating ability. Excellent teamwork, ability to build relationships with senior clients and management colleagues, and ability to work under pressure. A degree in Geography, Agriculture, Land and Estate Management or similar; chartership or professional membership would be advantageous. A full driver’s licence is essential.

What’s In It For You Work on landmark projects around the world and opportunities to make an impact in the communities you care about. We offer work-life balance with hybrid working, flexibility to work from home two days a week and collaboration across modern offices in the UK. Inclusion & Belonging: we welcome varied backgrounds, promote authentic selves, and support an inclusive culture with employee resource groups. Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex and menopause support. Flexibility: WSP My Hour for personal time, options for part-time and flexible working, additional leave, and flexible holiday use. Your development: training, mentoring, and opportunities for Chartership. EEO #WeAreWSP — We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. We interview all disabled applicants who meet essential criteria and accommodate workplace adjustments as needed. Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Business Development and Sales

Industries

Professional Services

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