Careers
Over the years we have built a strong team of hard working, creative and passionate people. We hope to make the job as enjoyable as possible while welcoming the challenge of helping our clients deliver their infrastructure projects.
Our team take a flexible and modern approach to work and enjoy supporting a variety of clients to help decarbonize the electricity supply.
Current Vacancies
Hours – Full time (37 hours)
Contract Type – Permanent (6 months probationary period)
Salary – £25,000 – £30,000, dependant on experience
Bonus – An annual Bonus will be payable for each year of employment
Benefits – Pension Contributions (matched up to 7%); Private Medical Cover; Life Cover; 37 days Holiday each year; Discretionary annual bonus
About Us
Blackhall & Powis Ltd. is a surveying practice based in Glasgow. We provide property and project management services for energy and infrastructure projects across the UK.
We are a purpose driven business with the following aims:
- Support the decarbonisation of the power supply
- Support the decarbonisation of the transport system
- Support the decarbonisation of the agricultural system
- Restore the natural environment
We put our people and the planet first and our profits follow thereafter. B&P are committed to supporting the UK’s Net Zero strategy and take pride in the positive impact of our day-to-day work.
The Opportunity
We are looking to recruit a Graduate Land Referencer, to assist our Land Information team in supporting our expanding client base. You will get the opportunity to work on a wide range of renewables and infrastructure projects, undertaking land referencing activities. You will combine office and on-site work to support a varied client base delivering projects of national significance.
Main Responsibilities
- Title interrogation via Land Registers
- Data management
- Application of thorough land referencing methodologies to demonstrate diligent enquiry ahead of consultation and application submission
- GIS mapping – digitisation and plan production
Skills and Experience
The following are essential for successful applicant:
- Degree qualified in Geography or a similarly related discipline
- An eye for detail and strong problem-solving skills
- Accurate record keeping
- An innovative streak and keenness to develop new skills
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Other desirable skills and experience include:
- Knowledge and experience using GIS software
- A familiarity with His Majesty’s Land Registry, Registers of Scotland and the General Register of Sasines
- A basic understanding of different Books of Reference
- A valid full driving license
- Eagerness to conduct site visits
Applications & Questions
Location –Blackhall & Powis – Glasgow Office
Hours – Full time (37 hours)
Contract Type – Permanent (3 months probationary period)
Salary – £35,000 – £42,000
Bonus – An annual Bonus will be payable for each year of employment
Pension contributions – Matched up to 7% of salary
Private Medical Cover – Membership of the company scheme
Life Cover – Membership of the company scheme is provided
Holidays – 37 per annum incl. bank holidays
Further benefits – Cycle to work scheme, support accessing volunteering opportunities, industry leading maternity and paternity packages
About Us
Blackhall & Powis Ltd. Is a renewable energy consultancy based in Glasgow. We provide land and marine consultancy services for low carbon energy and infrastructure projects.
We put our people and the planet first and our profits follow thereafter.
We are a purpose driven business with the following aims:
- Support the decarbonisation of the power supply
- Support the decarbonisation of the transport system
- Support the decarbonisation of the agricultural system
- Restore the natural environment
We are looking to recruit a Fisheries Liaison Officer, to assist our Commercial Fisheries and Marine Team, in supporting their expanding client base. This is an exciting opportunity to lead on land referencing campaigns on some of the largest Renewables and Infrastructure projects in Scotland and the UK. You will have the opportunity to implement new processes to produce marine and commercial reports for clients in support of a range of marine renewables projects.
We are therefore looking for an ambitious candidate with a good understanding of project management processes and relevant marine industry legislation who would like to make their mark on a growing business.
Main Responsibilities
- Project Manage the provision of Company Fisheries Liaison Office services to multiple clients to support the consenting of a multitude of Marine Infrastructure projects.
- Lead on engagement, relationship building and negotiation with marine stakeholders on behalf of multiple clients.
- Support and advise on the processes of gear clearance and Notices to Mariners
Skills and Experience
The following are essential for successful applicant:
- Experience working on marine infrastructure projects on the Developer side or in a consultancy role.
- Strong proficiency interpreting information and data about commercial fishing activity.
- Knowledge of FLOWW guidelines
Other desirable skills
- A familiarity with GIS and the principles of spatial data management.
- Knowledge and experience of relevant Legislation e.g. The Planning Act, Electricity Act
- Understanding the importance of, and forming a trusting relationship towards co-existence, with individual Fishermen and Key Fishing Industry Representatives.
Applications & Questions
Our Purpose
Blackhall & Powis assemble the land and rights in land needed for the energy transition.
Supporting our clients to deliver infrastructure projects to decarbonise the economy by getting them the right land at the right time for the right price.
We provide property services for energy, utilities and infrastructure projects and are regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Our Approach
Holistic land assembly is at the core of our approach. We assess the entire property requirement for a project and select the best people in our team to navigate individual transactions within agreed project management parameters.
We will develop a fully costed land assembly strategy to suit our customers project governance systems and manage landowner relationships from project inception through project development, refinement, construction, commissioning, operations, and maintenance.
We manage our work processes using robust project management tools but understand the importance of respect as a guiding principle in all of our dealings and negotiations and as the anchor of our client and landowner relationships.
What We Need
We are looking to recruit Land Managers to work as part of our team assembling land and rights in land for green infrastructure projects the length and breadth of the UK.
The Role
You will work as part of a team engaging and negotiating with landowners and other stakeholders to secure property and other rights in, over and under land in Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Ireland.
The Person
You will have a degree level education or equivalent. Your degree or other qualifications may be RICS accredited but this is not a pre-requisite. Ideally you will have a background in acquiring land rights for utilities and/or other acquiring authorities, a knowledge of the acts and legislation that underpin the acquisition of appropriate land rights and be able to provide case studies to support your successes. You need to enjoy engaging with people face to face, over video-conferencing and the phone. You should be able to plan your own work whilst contributing positively to the overall goals of the team.
The Remuneration Package
- Salary dependant on experience
- Pension contributions matched up to 7%
- Electric vehicle allowance
- Private medical cover
- Life assurance scheme
Training & Education
Where applicable you will be fully supported and mentored throughout your RICS Assessment of Competence.
Should you wish to study on access courses with a view to sitting your RICS APC the firm will support you in that aim.
Working Pattern
Full Time (37hrs per week) fully flexible working pattern
Applications & Questions
Our Purpose
Blackhall & Powis assemble the land and rights in land needed for the energy transition.
Supporting our clients to deliver infrastructure projects to decarbonise the economy by getting them the right land at the right time for the right price.
We provide property services for energy, utilities and infrastructure projects and are regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Our Approach
Holistic land assembly is at the core of our approach. We assess the entire property requirement for a project and select the best people in our team to navigate individual transactions within agreed project management parameters.
We will develop a fully costed land assembly strategy to suit our customers project governance systems and manage landowner relationships from project inception through project development, refinement, construction, commissioning, operations, and maintenance.
We manage our work processes using robust project management tools but understand the importance of respect as a guiding principle in all of our dealings and negotiations and as the anchor of our client and landowner relationships.
What We Need
We are looking to recruit Assistant Land Managers to work as part of our team assembling land and rights in land for green infrastructure projects the length and breadth of the UK.
The Role
You will work as part of a team engaging and negotiating with landowners and other stakeholders to secure property and other rights in, over and under land in Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Ireland.
The Person
You will have a degree level education or equivalent. Your degree or other qualifications may be RICS accredited but this is not a pre-requisite. You need to enjoy engaging with people face to face, over video-conferencing and the phone. You should be able to plan your own work whilst contributing positively to the overall goals of the team.
The Remuneration Package
- Salary dependant on experience
- Pension contributions matched up to 7%
- Electric vehicle allowance
- Private medical cover
- Life assurance scheme
Training & Education
You will join our Infrastructure Property Boot Camp programme and be schooled in the land assembly regimes for all main infrastructure categories.
Where applicable you will be fully supported and mentored throughout your RICS Assessment of Competence.
Should you wish to study on access courses with a view to sitting your RICS APC the firm will support you in that aim.
Working Pattern
Full Time (37hrs per week) fully flexible working pattern
Applications & Questions