Land Referencing Manager
We are seeking an experienced Land Referencing Manager to play a key role in delivering statutory land referencing services for our land and property consultancy client across major infrastructure, energy, utilities and regeneration projects.
This role combines hands-on technical delivery with quality assurance, mentoring and team leadership, while also supporting the implementation and use of an internal digital land referencing platform. You will work closely with multidisciplinary project teams and clients to ensure land referencing outputs are accurate, compliant and delivered to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support land referencing activities across statutory schemes including CPO, DCO, TWAO and GVD projectsUndertake ownership identification, title analysis and interests reconciliationPrepare and review Books of Reference, land plans, schedules and statutory documentationEnsure consistency between GIS datasets, plans and written schedulesSupport quality assurance processes, peer review and audit readinessProvide technical support and mentoring to junior land referencersLiaise with surveyors, land agents, legal teams and project stakeholders to resolve complex land matters
About You
You will have extensive experience in land referencing, ideally gained on statutory infrastructure or major development schemes.
You will also bring:Strong knowledge of planning and compulsory purchase legislationExperience working with DCO, TWAO and GVD processesFamiliarity with GIS-supported land referencing workflowsExperience preparing statutory documentation such as Books of Reference and land schedules
The following experience would also be beneficial:Knowledge of digital delivery platforms or data-led quality assurance processesExperience contributing to system improvements or process optimisation initiativesStrong commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery environments
You will also have experience mentoring or supporting the development of junior team members, alongside a collaborative and client-focused approach.
Interested?
If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience, we would be pleased to hear from you. We also encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every requirement but believe they have the potential to succeed in the role.
About Us
Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector.
Inclusive Application Process
Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.