Graduate Land Referencer - #1771550
Ardent
Role: Land ReferencerLocation: Leeds, with travel as required (we offer Hybrid working)Full Time or Part Time: Full time
Directorate: Land ReferencingSalary: CompetitiveCompany Overview:Ardent is the UK’s leading provider of land, consent management and stakeholder engagement services to support major infrastructure and regeneration projects from concept to delivery. We are Project Managers, Chartered Surveyors, Engagement specialists and Land Referencers, based in London, Birmingham, Warrington, Leeds, Glasgow and Dublin and supporting projects throughout the UK and Ireland. Established in 1992, we are a high-growth business, that has doubled in size to c.
200 people during the past 3 years, and our client portfolio includes some of the biggest players across our four core sectors of transport, renewables, utilities and regeneration. We are passionate about delivering life-improving change for communities and future generations and we are proud to play a key role in facilitating and delivering the UK and Ireland’s net zero agenda, improving connectivity, enabling the repurposing of high streets and town centres and delivering new homes for the people who need them most. We are problem-solvers, can-doers and solution-drivers working collaboratively with our clients to provide proactive and strategic advice to identify and mitigate risks, deliver efficiencies and, ultimately, achieve deliverable consents and build projects that positively impact people’s lives and the world that we live in.
Purpose of the role:The Land Referencer plays a critical role in supporting major infrastructure and regeneration projects by ensuring accurate land referencing, compliance with statutory processes, and effective stakeholder engagement. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality land and property data to facilitate land acquisition, compulsory purchase, and planning consents. Key Accountabilities & Job Overview:Application of a robust land referencing methodology to demonstrate diligent/reasonable enquiry ahead of public consultation and application submitting
Requests for Information (RFIs) and Land Interest Questionnaires (LIQs)Complex Land Registry title interpretation
Land Data management
Production of statutory compliant Books of Reference and Compulsory Purchase Order SchedulesLand Plans, Order Plans, Deposited Plans and Rights of Way PlansSecuring Land Access for surveys
Statutory acquisition notices such as Notices to Treat, Notices of Entry, Notices of Intention and General Vesting DeclarationsReporting of notice returns
Preparation, placing and monitoring of site notices using mobile technology
Land referencing experts at hearings or Public InquiriesBespoke plans for Land & Works AgreementsConsultation & Landowner Engagement services
Support through the Optioneering process
Knowledge, Experience & Skills Required:Degree educated in an area, which broadly relates to Land –typically a Geography degree; but geospatial science, estate or property management and planning degrees will also be considered
Excellent attention to detail
The ability to follow clear instructions to tight time frames with limited supervision
The ability to be able to communicate effectively – both verbally (face to face, over the telephone and in meetings) and in writing (letters and emails)An understanding of the importance of handling confidential information
The ability to prioritise workloads effectively
Accurate record keeping
The ability to work in a team and to be able to delegate work effectivelyA positive approach to learning new skills and systems and a strong work ethic
Strong IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft packages including MS Word and ExcelDesirable:An understanding of Land Registry title plans and registers
An understanding of Compulsory Purchase legislation
Familiarity of using GIS systems
Driver / Full Driving LicenseBehavioral Skills Required (Based on our Values) :Thirst for Knowledge (We embrace opportunities to learn and improve for personal and professional growth) Own It (We do what we say we will. We own our individual actions, are accountable for them and take pride in adding value)Be the Difference (Focus energy to make things happen. Be beyond process. Stand up, Stand out)Enjoy the Journey (Have fun, be engaged and be proud to be Ardent) Adapt (We drive change and innovation to deliver growth and new opportunities in an ever-changing world)Ardent is an equal opportunities employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, colour, religion or belief, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability status or other legally protected characteristics.
With people at the core of our business, we offer employees an unrivalled career opportunity rather than simply a job. In a fast growing organisation, we train, develop and support our staff to grow and achieve their career goals. This is supported by a number of initiatives to look after the wellbeing of our employees whilst allowing employees to work flexibility and maintain a positive work life balance.
We offer an attractive benefits package to include :-Hybrid working
Smart Working PolicyMedical health plan
Career progressionCoachingCycle to WorkElectric Car SchemeEnhanced maternity and paternity pay
For more information, please see our services page on our website at www.ardent-management.com
Interested? Get in touch!Should you be interested in hearing more about the position or wish to send your cv in to ******@ardent-management.com or contact Stuart Thomas ************@ardent-management.com
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