Associate - Land Services

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Job Title Associate

Division Land Services

Location (supported by Hybrid Working) London/ Leeds/ Birmingham/Manchester

Full Time or Part Time Full Time

Company Overview

Ardent is the UK’s leading provider of land, consent management and stakeholder engagement services

to support major infrastructure and regeneration projects from concept to delivery.

We are Project Managers, Chartered Surveyors, Engagement specialists and Land Referencers, based in

London, Birmingham, Warrington, Leeds, Glasgow and Dublin and supporting projects throughout the

UK and Ireland.

Established in 1992, we are a high-growth business with a client portfolio that includes some of the

biggest players across our four core sectors of transport, renewables, utilities and regeneration.

We are passionate about delivering life-improving change for communities and future generations and

we are proud to play a key role in facilitating and delivering the UK and Ireland’s net zero and growth

agendas, improving connectivity, enabling the repurposing of high streets and town centres and

delivering new homes.

We are problem-solvers that are outcome focused working collaboratively with our clients to provide

strategic advice and services that identify and mitigate risks, deliver efficiencies, delivering buildable

consents and then implementing those consents to positively change people’s lives and the world that

we live in.

Role Purpose

Our Ardent purpose is - Delivering life improving change for communities and future generations.

The Associate role will support the continued growth within the Infrastructure sector, managing project

teams and overseeing the day-to-day operations of land services for our clients for infrastructure

projects. This role is critical in ensuring cohesive delivery and support for key renewable and

infrastructure projects in the UK.

 To manage infrastructure projects in the utilities and renewable sectors alongside the Project

Directors and delivery teams.

 Managing the client requirements and budgets, to drive the required outcomes.

 Support with technical advice to the clients and wider team.

 Support with people leadership and growth of junior members of staff.

 Help with cross-selling and business development within the sector.

Why the role exists:

The role exists to support with land agreements and client support in the infrastructure sector.

Supporting with the delivery of land agreements and DCO requirements for NSIP schemes.

Expected outcome:

The expected outcome is well managed projects leading to good commercial performance and repeat

business, expanding Ardent’s role and potential client base through the ability to secure more work.

Values Alignment & Shared Commitment

The Associate is an ambassador of the Ardent values, promoting a culture of integrity, collaboration and

excellence, inspiring a commitment to inclusivity, change and innovation.

Ardent Values

 Thirst for knowledge - We embrace every opportunity to learn, grow and continuously improve

 Own it - We do what we say we will do. We own our individual actions, are accountable for them,

and take pride in adding value

 Be the difference - Focus energy to make things happen. Go beyond process. Stand up, Stand out

 Enjoy the journey - Have fun, be engaged and be proud to be Ardent

 Adapt - We drive change and innovation to deliver growth and new opportunities in an ever-

changing world

Key Accountabilities, Responsibilities & Outcomes

Accountabilities and / or Responsibilities Outcome

Project Delivery - Manage Projects and project Exceed client expectations through client delight score

teams alongside Project Director, ensuring and maximise performance of the team.

project delivery and outcomes are met.

Communication - Liaising with landowners and Strengthening stakeholder relationships and improve

dealing with public enquiries. public trust, resulting in smoother project delivery and

reduced conflicts or delays during examination.

Project hygiene - Support with financial Exceed forecasted commercial performance for the

requirements for the project, ensuring project and support the directorate and businesses

invoicing, debts and time sign off is completed WIP and debtors KPIs are met.

on time.

Technical Knowledge - Support delivery team Deliver instruction in an effective and efficient

with technical advice and provide guidance to manner, building confidence of the client and

the client. stakeholders.

People Leadership - Act as coach/mentor to Increase teams’ knowledge base and performance by

junior members of the team. Line passing on experience and advice, in turn improving

Management and supporting with technical staff knowledge base to take on more complex work.

advice/CPD. Improve team retention and engagement scores.

Growth - Business development and cross- Support with the wider growth of the team and

selling. business, expanding instructions or bringing in new

client to secure further revenue to deliver against

forecast.

Key Competencies, Skills & Experience

Competency, Skills & Experience Outcome

Experienced in building effective working Enhance cross-functional teamwork and faster, more

relationships with clients and other aligned decision-making, leading to increased project

stakeholders, both internally and externally. efficiency, resulting in improved team collaboration

and strategic alignment across projects and increased

client delight scores.

Strong people leadership skills to inspire, Lead a highly engaged team with an increase in

develop, and empower high-performing productivity creating a culture of trust and

teams. accountability both at a project and team level.

Knowledge of land agreements and delivery Able to give sound technical advice to clients in

of agreements for a range of projects support of their projects. Improving client delight

scores and repeat business.

Knowledge of DCOs and CPO/CA Exceed client expectations by providing effective

requirements for projects. support and finding solutions to deliver infrastructure

projects inline or ahead of program.

Strong negotiation skills and stakeholder Proactively secure agreements on behalf of the client,

engagement, with the ability to secure improving delivery of projects and maintaining

agreements in a timely manner. relationships with key stakeholders for the project.

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to Clear and concise communication to team members,

communicate effectively verbally and in clients and project teams leading to successful project

writing to a variety of audiences. outcomes and reporting to the project team, the

business and the client.

What we offer

We are a purpose, and values led business with a strong focus on personal growth and opportunities to

contribute to impactful infrastructure and regeneration projects across the UK and Ireland, living our

purpose in delivering life improving change for communities and future generations.

We promote a supportive and collaborative culture, where our people are empowered through

coaching, hybrid working, and a healthy work-life balance. Our commitment to professional

development is clear, from supporting early-career professionals to enabling progression through

professional qualifications and continuous learning, living our Thirst for Knowledge value. We provide

purposeful work, which includes our contributions to the UK’s net zero agenda and community

regeneration, and seek people who value the opportunity to solve complex challenges in a culture that

thrives on innovation.

We’re a fast-growing business with a culture centered on learning, innovation, and opportunity.

Through our company-wide coaching programme, we empower our people with faster, personalised

career development, a deeper connection to our culture and values, and greater ownership of their

progression.

We’re looking for curious, ambitious individuals who thrive in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment,

where learning, openness, trust, and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. We also know

the importance of enjoying the journey, which is why we value social connection and having fun along

the way.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health and wellbeing, engagement,

and work-life balance of our team. From day one, our people have access to hybrid working, 25 days of

annual leave (with options to buy or carry over), enhanced maternity and paternity pay, and a company

pension scheme.

We provide Benenden Health Care, offering mental health support, 24/7 GP services, physiotherapy,

optical and dental cover, and personal accident protection (depending on level). Additional benefits

include the Cycle to Work scheme, electric car leasing, recognition awards, long service leave, and a

discretionary annual bonus scheme, all designed to ensure our people feel valued and supported.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and we’re passionate about creating a workplace

where you’re empowered to bring your authentic self to work every day.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team where everyone belongs. We welcome talent

from all backgrounds and actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups.

If you’re ready to grow with a business that’s scaling rapidly and making a real impact, you’re in the right

place!.

To apply or learn more about this opportunity, please submit your CV to recruitment@ardent-

management.com