Job description
Job Title: Land Referencers
Location: Leeds (we offer Hybrid working supported by a Smart Working Policy)
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time & Permanent
Directorate: Land Referencing
Company Overview:
Ardent is the UK's leading Development Consent Order (DCO) and Transport and Works
Order (TWAO) team for consent management, land assembly and compulsory purchase
projects. We are Project Managers, Chartered Surveyors and Land Referencers, based
in London, Cheshire, Leeds, Glasgow, Dublin and Birmingham supporting projects
throughout the UK. Established in 1992 to provide a 'one stop shop’ for land and property
matters for major infrastructure projects, our client portfolio stretches across the UK,
covering high-profile transport, energy, housing and regeneration projects. We are the
leading land advisor for DCOs having supported over 70 DCO projects to date. Ardent
offers comprehensive land and property support throughout the lifecycle of a project,
supporting projects from scheme feasibility, throughout promotion, examination and
construction and into operation. Delivering projects on programme and budget is at the
centre of our approach, together with providing clients with a flexible and responsive
service, and applying our wide-ranging experience to ensure project success. Our
services include:
- DCO/TWAO/Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) project management
- Consultation and objection management
- Acquisitions and land assembly
- Land Agency services
- Scheme development and optioneering
- Valuation and compensation
- Land referencing, plan production and notice serving
- Survey access
- Property acquisition strategy
- Data management and Atlas database
- Expert witness and Lands Chamber referrals
Directorate Overview: (Land Referencing)
Ardent is an industry recognised name in Land Referencing operating throughout the UK.
Ardent delivers a quality service for major infrastructure projects and is the market leader
in Development Consent Order (DCO) land referencing having delivered on over 70 DCO
projects.
So what does our service include?
Key Accountabilities & Job Overview:
- Application of a robust land referencing methodology to demonstrate
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
- Land Plans, Order Plans, Deposited Plans and Rights of Way Plans
- Securing Land Access for surveys
- Statutory acquisition notices such as Notices to Treat, Notices of Entry, Notices
- Reporting of notice returns
- Preparation, placing and monitoring of site notices using mobile technology
- Land referencing experts at hearings or Public Inquiries
- Bespoke plans for Land & Works Agreements
- Consultation & 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 effectively
- A 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
Excel
Desirable:
- An understanding of Land Registry title plans and registers
- An understanding of Compulsory Purchase legislation
- Familiarity of using GIS systems
- Driver / Full Driving Licence
Our purpose is:
“To deliver life-improving change, for communities and future generations”
Our values are key to us within Ardent and we believe they set the tone for the culture
of our business, how we want to treat people and equally be treated.
- 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.
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.
For more information, please see our services page on our website at www.ardent-
management.com
Ardent is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from
suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, disability, age, sexual
orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy and
maternity.
Contact Information:
Should you be interested in hearing more about the position or wish to send your CV in,
please contact Tess Haste [email protected]