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 Senior Land Referencer, to assist our Land Information team, by supporting our business growth and expanding our Land Referencing expertise. This is an exciting opportunity to support on land referencing campaigns on some of the largest Renewables and Infrastructure projects across the UK. You will have the opportunity to be part of 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
- Able to build relationships with existing clients.
- Lead on the delivery of elements of Land Referencing tasks for a variety of schemes at different stages with an ability to support and direct a team.
- Ability to ensure deliverables adhere to a client’s project programme by supporting the completion of Land Referencing tasks.
- 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
- Title interrogation of UK Land Registers
- Basic 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.
Location – The role will involve a mix of working from home and in our Manchester office.
Hours – Full time (37.5 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 Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £32,500.00-£37,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Manchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Please upload a cover letter
Education:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
