Hybrid Land Rights PM for Infrastructure Projects

Matchtech Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group, on behalf of a leading energy sector client, is seeking a Land Rights Project Manager for a contract role across the UK with a hybrid working model.

The role will lead a multidisciplinary team through land acquisition, negotiations, and regulatory processes, ensuring delivery of complex infrastructure projects in land, planning, and external affairs. Strong leadership and stakeholder skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in managing large-scale land projects.
• Ability to guide and support a diverse team of professionals.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant degree in a related field and RICS membership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guide land rights specialists from inception to completion, incl. acquisitions.
• Provide expert advice and technical support to the team.
• Lead surveyors and land officers for major infra builds.
• Act as expert witness in inquiries and related cases.
• Implement Land Rights Strategy across projects.
• Report progress, milestones, risks, and finances to stakeholders.
• Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships and communications.
• Support Head of ETNI/SINI Land Teams in delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Team guidance

Education

Degree in land/planning/related field

RICS membership (preferred)

Tools

GIS software

MS Project/Primavera

Job description

Matchtech Group, on behalf of a leading energy sector client, is seeking a Land Rights Project Manager for a contract role across the UK with a hybrid working model.

The role will lead a multidisciplinary team through land acquisition, negotiations, and regulatory processes, ensuring delivery of complex infrastructure projects in land, planning, and external affairs. Strong leadership and stakeholder skills are essential.