Land Development Project Manager

Matchtech Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Land Rights Project Manager for a UK contract role, guiding a cross-disciplinary team on land acquisition and stakeholder negotiations. You will lead from inception to completion on major infrastructure projects within the Land, Planning and External Affairs teams, provide expert guidance, attend forums and deliver reports to stakeholders.

The role requires extensive experience, strong communication skills, and a track record of delivering complex land projects

Qualifications

• Significant experience in managing large-scale, complex land projects.
• Strong communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience with land acquisitions and stakeholder negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Lead land rights team from inception to completion.
• Provide expert advice to team members and stakeholders.
• Represent the team as expert witness in Public Inquiries and Land Tribunal cases.
• Report progress, milestones, risks and financial matters to stakeholders.

Skills

Land rights management

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Conflict resolution

Education

Related degree

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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

Job Requirements:

• 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

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.