Senior Land Referencer

Build the world you want to live in with a career in the infrastructure property sector. Due to our growing divisions, we are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Senior Land Referencer to join our 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

Hours Contract type Permanent Location Birmingham

Why choose us?
We offer a highly competitive rewards package including group pension, flexible benefits, referral schemes and generous annual leave
As an equal opportunity employer, with the Investors in People Gold accreditation, we are dedicated to driving diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Learning and development is important to us; we encourage everyone to continue developing to optimise their performance and fulfil their potential. We have an agile flexible working policy; many of our team work flexibly, we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you. We enjoy what we do, and we do it well, which is why 80% of our business comes from repeat clients
About us:
Since 1855, Carter Jonas has grown to be one of the largest and most respected property consultancies in the UK with a network of 34 offices across England and Wales, employing more than 1,000 partners and employees
Our tailored service and Simply Better Advice have enabled us to forge lasting, intelligent and trusting partnerships with our clients. These long-standing relationships are our most important and most closely protected asset. From private landowners to local authorities, pension funds to farmers – our universe of client experience is among the most varied in UK property
We employ the very best people. We are a place where people want to work, and our culture is both collaborative and business minded. We have experts in every field who deliver long term advice that enhances our clients’ future prosperity
Ahead of the curve, we are pioneering in the use of technology within the property industry, making Carter Jonas a hugely exciting place to work
Our values:

• Approachable – We treat every relationship with respect, integrity, and warmth
• Effective – We do what we say we will, we do it well and we are accountable
• Ambitious – We are ambitious for our clients and for our firm

We look to recruit individuals who represent our core values, but who can also demonstrate the six Carter Jonas competencies that are the foundation of our career pathways. These competencies will aide their personal development in the business, and comprise of:

• Communication - Ensures effective, clear, and relevant communications in support of business objectives
• People - Demonstrates leadership in conduct and effectively manages and develops people to optimise performance through others
• Business Development & Client Care - Ensures effective communication to facilitate excellent client care and collaboration and pursuing opportunities for increased business and profit mindful of the Firm’s heritage and values
• Use of Technology - Modern, Agile, Digital Employee
• Teamwork - Recognises the importance of working with others, to collaborate and co-operate to achieve business
• Personal Effectiveness & Productivity - Engage, promote, and adhere to compliance requirements including all internal processes and procedures which manage risk and enhance productivity.