Land Referencer in Stafford, Staffordshire

Location: Midlands (Ashby, Stafford or Birmingham) Working Pattern: Full-time, hybrid Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits

We're looking for a Land Referencer or Senior Land Referencer to join a rapidly expanding Land Referencing team working on nationally significant infrastructure projects. Whether you're already operating at Senior level or looking to step up, this is a chance to join a newly developed team with huge scope for growth, progression and technical development.

You'll work across a wide range of utilities and infrastructure schemes - from small solar projects to major reservoir, energy and transport programmes - supporting the delivery of high‑quality land referencing for DCOs, CPOs and TWAOs.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys detail, data, legislation, land, and stakeholder engagement, and wants to build a long-term career in the infrastructure sector.

• Overseeing and quality‑assuring data entered into the ownership database

• Developing and applying land referencing methodologies and processes

• Overseeing teams and processes used for site visits

• Interpreting and analysing land and title data

• Reviewing complex title documents and integrating findings into Book of Reference schedules

• Liaising closely with GIS and project delivery teams

• Attending client meetings and providing progress updates

• Reporting to clients and internal teams on project status

• Degree in Geography, Land Surveying, or a related land discipline

• Proven experience in land referencing on major projects (DCO/CPO/TWAO)

• Ability to manage multiple projects and team members simultaneously

• Strong communication skills with confidence engaging internal teams, clients and landowners

• Full UK driving licence

• People management experience

• Experience using mobile data collection tools

• Knowledge of GIS systems and FME

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll receive:

• Discretionary bonus scheme

• 25 days holiday rising to 30 with service + birthday off + Christmas Eve & NYE half days

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental leave

• Volunteering leave (2 days per year)

• Online savings portal + 24/7 mental health & wellbeing support

• Hybrid working

• Strong progression opportunities within a growing team