Head of Land Assembly

HS2 (High Speed Two) Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Head of Land Assembly to lead strategy and operations for land powers related to HS2 projects. The role involves managing compulsory purchase processes and ensuring compliance with legislation. The ideal candidate will have extensive senior management experience, strong leadership skills, and an in-depth understanding of compulsory purchase legislation. This position offers a competitive salary and a flexible benefits fund.

Benefits

Flexible Benefits Fund

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive senior management experience in implementing compulsory purchase powers.
• In-depth understanding of compulsory purchase legislation and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and operations for land powers and compulsory purchase processes.
• Manage budgets and performance of suppliers across project phases.
• Coordinate interfaces among engineering, environmental, and land disciplines.

Skills

Programme Management

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Contract Management

Communication

Analytical Skills

IT System Development

Job description

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Job Description

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £67,450 to c.£84,350 per annum, depending on skills and experience. Includes a flexible benefits fund of 20%, fully pensionable, and other competitive benefits available on our website.

HS2 Ltd strives to foster an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential. We support flexible working, provide personal and professional development opportunities, and encourage staff networks.

As a Head of Land Assembly, you will lead strategy and operations to secure and implement land powers, including access, referencing, and compulsory purchase processes to support HS2 projects.

About The Role

• Promote and embed Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in all work activities.
• Lead and develop the land assembly function, including policies, strategy, governance, and processes for compulsory purchase notices, land use, survey, and land handback.
• Manage the preparation and service of compulsory purchase notices, ensuring compliance with approvals from DfT and other authorities.
• Oversee land entry processes before and after Royal Assent, including statutory orders and Acts.
• Manage budgets, performance, and reporting of suppliers across all project phases.
• Coordinate the preparation of land and property deliverables for legislative processes, ensuring adherence to parliamentary standards.
• Provide expert advice on compulsory purchase, land referencing, and assembly, acting as a subject matter expert and establishing a 'centre of excellence.'
• Maintain a register of notices and ensure information accessibility across HS2.
• Ensure proper exercise of powers and compliance with undertakings and assurances, reporting to DfT and the Land Advisor.
• Procure and manage land referencing frameworks and contracts, acting as Lead Client.
• Manage multiple suppliers to ensure quality, cost, and time targets are met.
• Coordinate interfaces among engineering, environmental, and land disciplines to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Lead on managing land ownership information and supporting decision-making processes.

About You

Skills

• Ability to influence at senior levels and deliver complex projects on time.
• Strong programme management, leadership, stakeholder, and contract management skills.
• Financial acumen and experience managing external suppliers.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and IT system development skills.

Knowledge

• In-depth understanding of compulsory purchase legislation and processes.
• Knowledge of land interests, registration, and acquisition processes.
• Understanding of GDPR, EIR, FOI procedures.

Experience

• Extensive senior management experience in implementing compulsory purchase powers, including legislative processes.
• Programme management and digital mapping expertise.
• Leadership experience in managing teams and developing talent.

All employees are expected to behave according to HS2 values of Safety, Leadership, Integrity, and Respect. We are committed to EDI and a safe working environment.

Note: HS2 Ltd cannot sponsor visas; applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Pre-employment checks include immigration status, references, DBS, financial, and educational verifications.