Job Description
Our client, a leader in the energy sector, is seeking a dedicated Land Rights Project Manager for a contract role based across the UK, with a hybrid working model. This position is key to supporting the UK’s ambition to achieve a net zero carbon footprint by 2050, specifically focusing on the development and delivery of new infrastructure projects within the Land, Planning, and External Affairs department.
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Key Responsibilities:
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- Guide a diverse team of land rights specialists, overseeing projects from inception to completion, including land acquisition and community negotiations
- Provide expert advice and technical support to team members
- Lead a team of surveyors and land officers for major new infrastructure builds
- Act as an expert witness in Public Inquiries, Compulsory Purchase, and Land Tribunal cases
- Implement National Grid’s Land Rights Strategy consistently and economically
- Report on project progress, key milestones, risks, and financial matters to stakeholders
- Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships and effectively communicate complex ideas
- Support the Head of ETNI/SINI Land Teams in project delivery
- Provide technical advice to National Grid’s Land Team and the broader project team
- Liaise with stakeholders, external suppliers, and third parties to achieve project objectives
- Attend relevant meetings and forums as required
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Job Requirements:
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- Significant experience in managing large-scale, complex land projects
- Proven ability to provide guidance and support within a team setting
- Strong communication skills, capable of handling conflict situations and advising team members
- Excellent project management skills with a keen understanding of land rights and acquisitions
- Relevant professional qualifications preferred (e.g., Member of the RICS, project management certifications)
- Relevant degree in a related field
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If you are a lands professional with a robust background in managing complex land projects and wish to contribute to a greener future, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team and make a significant impact in the energy sector.
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