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 projects
• Undertake ownership identification, title analysis and interests reconciliation
• Prepare and review Books of Reference, land plans, schedules and statutory documentation
• Ensure consistency between GIS datasets, plans and written schedules
• Support quality assurance processes, peer review and audit readiness
• Provide technical support and mentoring to junior land referencers
• Liaise 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 legislation
• Experience working with DCO, TWAO and GVD processes
• Familiarity with GIS-supported land referencing workflows
• Experience 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 processes
• Experience contributing to system improvements or process optimisation initiatives
• Strong 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.