Land Referencer

Description:

Land Referencer / Senior Land Referencer

Location: Midlands (Ashby, Stafford or Birmingham) Working Pattern: Full-time, hybrid Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits

⭐ The Opportunity

We're looking for a Land Referencer or Senior Land Referencer to join a rapidly expanding Land Referencing team working on nationally significant infrastructure projects. Whether you're already operating at Senior level or looking to step up, this is a chance to join a newly developed team with huge scope for growth, progression and technical development.

You'll work across a wide range of utilities and infrastructure schemes - from small solar projects to major reservoir, energy and transport programmes - supporting the delivery of high‑quality land referencing for DCOs, CPOs and TWAOs.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys detail, data, legislation, land, and stakeholder engagement, and wants to build a long-term career in the infrastructure sector.

????️ Key Responsibilities

Overseeing and quality‑assuring data entered into the ownership database

Developing and applying land referencing methodologies and processes

Overseeing teams and processes used for site visits

Interpreting and analysing land and title data

Reviewing complex title documents and integrating findings into Book of Reference schedules

Liaising closely with GIS and project delivery teams

Attending client meetings and providing progress updates

Reporting to clients and internal teams on project status

???? What We're Looking For

Essential

Degree in Geography, Land Surveying, or a related land discipline

Proven experience in land referencing on major projects (DCO/CPO/TWAO)

Ability to manage multiple projects and team members simultaneously

Strong communication skills with confidence engaging internal teams, clients and landowners

Full UK driving licence

Desirable

People management experience

Experience using mobile data collection tools

Knowledge of GIS systems and FME

???? Why Join

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll receive:

Discretionary bonus scheme

25 days holiday rising to 30 with service + birthday off + Christmas Eve & NYE half days

Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental leave

Volunteering leave (2 days per year)

Online savings portal + 24/7 mental health & wellbeing support

Hybrid working

Strong progression opportunities within a growing team