Land & Consents Manager

NRL; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Land and Consent Manager for the HS2 project in London. The role involves securing land access and managing statutory consents to support infrastructure delivery. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and represent the project in public consultations. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a related field and proven experience in land access and planning consents.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in land access, planning consents, or infrastructure delivery.
• Strong understanding of UK planning and environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and coordination of land access and consent strategies.
• Manage interfaces with local authorities and landowners.
• Ensure compliance with the HS2 Phase 1 Act.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in Land Management

Degree in Planning

Degree in Environmental Science

Degree in Law

Tools

GIS

Job description

Land and Consent Manager – HS2 Project

Location: London

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Role Overview:

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 applicable legal and environmental frameworks.
4. Maintain 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:

1. Degree in Land Management, Planning, Environmental Science, Law, or related field.
2. Proven experience in land access, planning consents, or infrastructure delivery, preferably in rail or large-scale civil engineering projects.
3. Strong understanding of UK planning and environmental legislation.
4. Experience working with local authorities, statutory undertakers, and regulatory bodies.
5. Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
6. Ability to interpret legal and technical documentation.
7. Familiarity with the HS2 Act and Development Consent Order (DCO) processes is highly desirable.

Desirable Skills:

1. Membership of relevant professional bodies (e.g., RICS, RTPI, IEMA).
2. Experience with GIS and land referencing systems.
3. Knowledge of compulsory purchase processes and land acquisition strategies.

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