Senior Land Referencer

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We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Senior Land Referencer into our Infrastructure hub in Birmingham. This is an opportunity to join the market leading infrastructure team and support some of the country's biggest infrastructure schemes.

This role to be a part of a growing land referencing team that has a substantial track record for delivering quality services. Our vision of leadership is the ability to respond positively to challenges, and every opinion is heard. We are looking for a Land Referencing professional with experience in the industry who wants to grow as a consultant in a supportive environment, there will be amble opportunity to develop with the firm and to undertake continued professional development.

Main Tasks:

• Geo-referencing and digitising features from CAD and paper plans into ArcGIS.
• Desktop and contact referencing of affected parties.
• Data management, collection, interpretation and analysing land data.
• Inputting and maintaining data within the land system.
• Verify and update relevant mapping layers.
• Production and quality assurance of clear and accurate legal documentation such as, order plans, books of reference, notices, and schedules.
• Site visits to conduct door knocking exercise and post notices.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with members of the public and clients.
• Manage client expectations, understand programme and resources requirements for task allocation to junior members of the team.
• Time management of time sheers for junior members of the team and providing assistance to the project manager with end of month invoicing.
• Attendance of client/stakeholder meetings.

This job description is not exhaustive, and the jobholder may be required to undertake additional duties from time to time to ensure the smooth running of the team and office.

What will it take to be successful?

We would ideally like you to have Relevant bachelor's or master's degree in geography/planning or extensive work experience, in the production of books of reference, order plans, notices, and schedules and managing junior members of a team. Along with, knowledge of projects involving use of compulsory purchase would be an advantage (such as, Transport and Works Act, Compulsory Purchase Act, and the Planning Act).

It is key that you are a competent GIS user (preferably ArcGIS) who is able to collect, interpret and use land. Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel to rural and urban land referencing locations.