Compulsory Purchase Order Consultant

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. 

WSP’s Land team is seeking talented Land professionals to join what is already the largest and most successful team in our industry.  This is an exciting opportunity to develop or begin a career with a team that enjoys a successful reputation for the successful delivery of major strategic infrastructure projects across Ireland and the UK through the support provided by land referencing, urban and rural landowner engagement, consultation management, land access, formal consents, statutory orders, compensation agreements and land acquisition.  Apply and come and discuss the contributions you can make in the delivery of the widest portfolio of projects across all sectors in Ireland and the UK.

In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world. 

When considering a career move it’s vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2026 and beyond. 

We offer flexible working patterns, competitive salaries and other benefits.

To find out more about our Land business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Land referencing and land assembly | WSP 

Land at WSP

We are the largest and most successful Land business supporting infrastructure development in Ireland and the UK, with 300+ specialist professional colleagues consisting of land consultants, property specialists, project managers and highly skilled land and engineering surveyors. We have the widest portfolio of projects available in our industry, offering unrivalled opportunities to both develop and diversify careers, working on some of the most exciting and challenging projects across Ireland and the UK. 

Our clients rely on us to deliver the essential land elements of their infrastructure projects, and we enjoy a hard-earned reputation of success.  This is an exciting opportunity to be part of this success, delivering land acquisition, land referencing, land access, formal consents, statutory orders, land and engineering surveying, valuation, compensation, land registration, landowner engagement and more across all infrastructure sectors and make a positive impact on economy and communities these projects serve.

Our land professionals, identify land and legal interest in land and use this data to secure powers and/or negotiate land acquisition and land access to support infrastructure development.  We provide clients with all the land-related statutory documentation they need to comply with planning processes as they develop, plan, securing and exercise powers to construct, operate and maintain their infrastructure assets.  Using the land referencing data, we ensure projects not just comply with legislation but also fulfil their data security obligations, engage meaningfully with landowners and other affected stakeholders, and maximize their benefits of the landed data we provide throughout project lifecycle, ultimately registering the new rights in the name of the client.