Land & Consents Manager

NRL; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Land and Consent Manager for the HS2 project in London. The role involves securing land access, managing statutory consents, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with legislation. Ideal candidates will possess relevant degrees and strong experience in land management and planning consents.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in land access, planning consents or infrastructure delivery.
• Familiarity with HS2 Act and Development Consent Order processes desired.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies (e.g., RICS, RTPI, IEMA) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and coordination of land access and consent strategies.
• Manage interfaces with local authorities and statutory bodies.
• Ensure compliance with HS2 Phase 1 Act and legal frameworks.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Legal Interpretation

Education

Degree in Land Management, Planning, Environmental Science, or Law

Tools

GIS

Land Referencing Systems

Job description

As a Land and Consent Manager on the HS2 project, you will be responsible for securing and managing land access, statutory consents, and third-party approvals to support HS2 infrastructure delivery. You will collaborate with internal teams, local authorities, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with the HS2 Act and relevant legislation.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead planning and coordination of land access and consent strategies across designated project areas.
2. Manage interfaces with local authorities, statutory bodies, and landowners to secure necessary consents and permissions.
3. Ensure compliance with the HS2 Phase 1 Act and other legal and environmental frameworks.
4. Maintain accurate records of land access agreements, consent applications, and approvals.
5. Support construction and engineering teams by ensuring timely land access and resolving consent-related issues.
6. Coordinate with environmental, planning, and legal teams to mitigate risks and delays.
7. Represent the project in public consultations, hearings, and stakeholder meetings as needed.
8. Monitor and report on consent status, risks, and mitigation strategies to senior management.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree in Land Management, Planning, Environmental Science, Law, or a related field.
• Proven experience in land access, planning consents, or infrastructure delivery (preferably in rail or large-scale civil engineering projects).
• Strong understanding of UK planning and environmental legislation.
• Experience working with local authorities, statutory undertakers, and regulatory bodies.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to interpret legal and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with the HS2 Act and Development Consent Order (DCO) processes is highly desirable.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies (e.g., RICS, RTPI, IEMA).
• Experience with GIS and land referencing systems.
• Knowledge of compulsory purchase processes and land acquisition strategies.

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