Associate Director - Land Referencing

Associate Director - Land Referencing

Location: Flexible across the UK

Hybrid working with some travel to clients and project sites

Growth & development opportunities within a market-leading team

As an Associate Director in Land Referencing , you'll take a leading role in shaping and delivering services on some of the UK's most complex and nationally significant infrastructure projects.

Building on your technical expertise and proven leadership, you will:

• Drive project strategy and oversee delivery of large, multi-disciplinary programmes.

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients on land ownership, compulsory purchase, and statutory processes.

• Play a central part in growing capability, strengthening client relationships, and ensuring excellence across everything we deliver.

What we're looking for

Extensive senior-level experience in land referencing, ideally across nationally significant infrastructure schemes.

Deep expertise in planning and compulsory purchase legislation , with proven success advising on DCO and CPO processes.

A strong leader who can inspire and grow specialist teams while maintaining the highest quality standards.

Commercial acumen, with a track record in business development, client management, and large-scale project delivery .

Strategic thinker with the ability to influence clients, stakeholders, and contribute to the growth of the business.

Key responsibilities

Lead land referencing programmes (DCO, CPO, TWAO), ensuring projects are delivered to the highest technical standards, on time and within budget.

Act as senior client liaison - managing key accounts, providing strategic advice, and shaping client decision-making.

Direct and mentor teams , setting quality standards and fostering professional development.

Shape commercial strategy , contributing to bids, tenders, and resourcing plans.

Champion innovation by embedding best practice, digital tools, and continuous improvement into our methodologies.