Graduate Land Consultant

Graduate Land Consultant (Land Assembly/Compulsory purchase) Salary: £30,000 – £36,340 + 12% Pension + Health + 25 hols Progression : Land Assembly /Land Acquisition / Land Access (£50k–£56,000 + pkg) Location: Birmingham (Hybrid – 3 days per week in office) Project: High Speed Two (HS2) – Europe’s largest infrastructure project Exposure & Development: Land Assembly • Land Referencing • Land Access • Land Acquisition • Compulsory Purchase • Property Management • GIS • Construction Programmes • Project Management Role Overview We are seeking 2 motivated and enthusiastic Graduate Land Consultants to work in the Land Assembly / Compulsory purchase department working with the client organisation who are delivering the High Speed Two (HS2) programme—the most significant UK infrastructure project in a generation. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to learn, develop, and progress within a high-performing client organisation and develop your career within Land Development. You will play a vital part in supporting the land referencing and land assembly work required to secure access to land across a 250 km route, enabling the construction of the UK’s first high-speed railway. We welcome bright, organised graduates—preferably from Geography, GIS, Planning, Property Law, Estate/Property Management, or similar—but we are open to all disciplines where there is clear interest and aptitude for land, property, and infrastructure work. You will gain hands-on experience across Land Assembly, Land Referencing, Land Acquisition, Compulsory Purchase, Property & Land Access, Project Management, and more, with exceptional opportunities to progress within the Land Assembly team or the wider Land & Property Division. Key Responsibilities * Land Referencing & Data Validation, validate land referencing data and check information provided by consultants. * Use G-Viewer and GIS tools to review spatial and ownership data. * Preparation of Legal Notices - prepare and check formal notices for land access, possession, and acquisition. * Support Final Land Acquisition Boundary (FLAB) sessions and document actions. * Project Progress Tracking - track progress and escalate delays to suppliers or internal teams. * Conduct desktop research, including Land Registry checks. * Records, Registers & Compliance - maintain accurate registers of notices and documentation. * Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication - collaborate with legal teams, surveyors, contractors, and internal stakeholders. Skills & Qualifications Education * Degree in Geography, Planning, Geospatial Science, Property Law, Estate/Property Management, or a related land-focused field (or equivalent) – * Candidates from other disciplines will be considered if they can demonstrate strong interest in land assembly and land referencing. Technical Skills * Experience with GIS systems (e.g., G Viewer, ArcGIS, QGIS) is advantageous. * Strong data analysis and data management skills, ideally in a spatial or mapping environment. Project Management * Ability to prioritise tasks, manage deliverables, and stay organised across multiple workflows. * Interest or experience in project management methodologies and tools. Communication & Interpersonal Skills * Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills. * Able to coordinate stakeholders, resolve queries, and build collaborative working relationships. Knowledge (Desirable but Not Essential) * Basic understanding of Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPO), land assembly processes, or property/land law. * Interest in land rights, infrastructure delivery, or major construction programmes. What We Offer * Learning & Development: Extensive opportunities to build expertise in land referencing, land law, GIS, project management, and infrastructure delivery. * Career Progression: Clear pathways for advancement within Land Assembly or the wider Land & Property Division & beyond. * Dynamic Team Environment: Work within a collaborative, high-performing team of specialists across land, legal, and property disciplines. * Impactful Work: Contribute directly to the successful delivery of HS2, a transformative project shaping the future of UK rail transport