Salary: £30,000 - £36,340 + 12% Pension + Health + 25 hols
Progression : Land Assembly (£50,000-£56,000 + full package)
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 Reference / Land Assembly Assistant to join our team 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. 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