Land Referencing jobs

At Blackhall & Powis, we specialise in securing the consents and rights essential for the successful development of infrastructure projects. Our expertise lies in navigating complex regulatory landscapes, ensuring our clients have the permissions and agreements needed to bring their projects to life. We take pride in supporting transformative projects that shape communities and drive progress.

When you join Blackhall & Powis, you’re not just joining a company—you’re becoming part of a team that works hard to achieve excellence while supporting each other. Collaboration, trust, and mutual respect define who we are, making this more than just a workplace—it’s a company where your contributions truly matter.

The Opportunity

We are looking to recruit a Land Referencing Consultant, to assist our Land Information team, in supporting our expanding client base. This is an exciting opportunity to lead on land referencing campaigns on some of the largest Renewables and Infrastructure projects in England and Wales. You will have the opportunity to build and nurture a team of Land Referencing specialists who will work on some of the most nationally significant schemes in the renewables, transport and networks sector. We are therefore looking for an ambitious candidate with a good understanding of statutory processes and relevant legislation who would like to make their mark on a growing business.

Main Responsibilities, Skills & Experience Required:

• Project manage land referencing deliverables to support land assembly directives across renewables, transport and network projects
• Able to build strong relationships with existing clients
• Able to provide feedback sessions to junior members of the team to ensure B&P high quality deliverables and business practices are upheld
• Lead on the delivery of Land Referencing tasks for a variety of schemes at different stages with an ability to advise the client on the best approach
• Ability to ensure Land Referencing deliverables adhere to client’s project programme.
• Degree qualified in Geography or a similarly related discipline
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Accurate record keeping
• Good communication skills
• Good understanding of the different enabling acts that promote CPO, DCO, TWAO and Hybrid Bills in the UK

Other desirable skills:

• A familiarity with Arc GIS and the principles of spatial data management.
• Full UK driving licence.

Further Details

Location – The role will involve a mix of working from home and in our Manchester office

Hours – Full time (37 hours)

Contract Type – Permanent (6 months probationary period)

Salary – Competitive

Bonus – An annual Bonus will be payable for each year of employment

Pension contributions – Matched up to 7% of salary

Private Medical Cover – Membership of the company scheme

Life Cover – Membership of the company scheme is provided

Holidays – 37 per annum incl. bank holidays

Further benefits – Cycle to work scheme, support accessing volunteering opportunities, industry leading maternity and paternity packages.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £37,500.00-£42,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Land Referencing: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person