Land Referencer

Description

Land Referencer

Location: Birmingham or Stafford

Salary: GBP40,000 – GBP45,000 + benefits

Type: Permanent, full–time

The Opportunity

Joshua Robert is working with a large, well–established real estate business to recruit a Land Referencer to join its growing land referencing team.

You will identify and record land interests for major infrastructure and development projects, working on schemes such as transport, energy and regeneration. It's a varied role combining desk–based research, data management and engagement with landowners. There's real scope to develop your career within a nationally respected business.

Key Responsibilities

Identify land ownership, occupiers and other interests using HM Land Registry, council records and other sources Prepare and maintain Books of Reference, land plans and schedules of interests for development consent orders, compulsory purchase orders and other statutory processes Issue and track land interest questionnaires and Requests for Information, following up with landowners and occupiers Carry out site visits to verify ownership and occupation, and record findings accurately Maintain land referencing databases and GIS mapping, keeping data accurate, up to date and audit–ready Prepare and serve statutory notices in line with legislation and project timescales Work closely with surveyors, solicitors, project managers and clients Handle landowner enquiries professionally, often on sensitive matters About You

Experience in land referencing, land registration, property data or a similar research–based role A good understanding of land ownership, title and HM Land Registry searches Knowledge of compulsory purchase, development consent orders or statutory notice procedures is an advantage Strong attention to detail and confidence working with large volumes of data Experience of GIS systems such as ArcGIS or QGIS is desirable Good communication skills and a professional, tactful approach with landowners Well organised and able to manage multiple deadlines A full UK driving licence for site visits

Ad ID: 5419166541