Land Manager

NES Group Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm is seeking an experienced Land Manager to oversee land agreements for the Humber Carbon Capture Pipeline (HCCP) Project in the UK. This role involves leading the land use and acquisition strategy, ensuring compliance and timely delivery across approximately 800 land parcels. Candidates should have extensive land and negotiation experience, along with strong stakeholder collaboration skills. Join a critical decarbonisation project that impacts the future of energy and industry in the UK.

Qualifications

• Extensive land and negotiation experience.
• Proven track record delivering land acquisition on major UK infrastructure projects.
• Ability to lead and influence across complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of land use and acquisition strategy.
• Oversee negotiations for land agreements including purchases and leases.
• Manage land-related risks and establish effective governance.

Skills

Land acquisition experience

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Professional accreditation (RICS or similar)

Job description

Land Manager

Humber Carbon Capture Pipeline (HCCP) Project

Locations: Teesside with regular travel to the Humber and UK sites

Contract: Permanent | Full-time

Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) is at the forefront of the UK’s energy transition, delivering critical infrastructure to enable carbon capture and storage at scale. The Humber Carbon Capture Pipeline (HCCP) is a nationally significant project that will underpin decarbonisation across one of the UK’s most important industrial regions.

The Role

NEP is seeking an experienced Land Manager to play a pivotal leadership role in the delivery of the HCCP Project. Reporting to the Onshore Humber Project Manager, you will be a core member of the project leadership team, responsible for developing and executing the land use and acquisition strategy required to support a Development Consent Order (DCO) submission planned for early 2027.

You will lead the delivery of land agreements across approximately 800 land parcels, working closely with the Consents, Land Agent, and wider project teams to ensure successful, timely and compliant land acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the land use and acquisition strategy for the HCCP Project
• Oversee and performance‑manage negotiations for land agreements, including purchases, easements, licences, compounds, crossings and leases
• Manage Protective Provisions, Heads of Terms, side agreements and land access arrangements
• Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, statutory bodies, local authorities and internal stakeholders
• Provide strategic direction and oversight to project land agents and third‑party advisors
• Own and manage land‑related risks, ensuring robust mitigation and clear communication
• Establish and implement effective governance, workflows and controls to ensure high‑quality delivery

What We’re Looking For

• Strong commercial acumen with extensive land and negotiation experience
• Proven track record delivering land acquisition on major UK infrastructure projects
• Ability to lead, influence and collaborate across complex stakeholder environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional, inclusive leadership style aligned to NEP’s values

Desirable

• In‑depth knowledge of DCO and CPO processes and associated legislation
• Experience managing land agents and third‑party consultants
• Strong presentation and reporting capability
• Professional accreditation (RICS or similar)

Why Join NEP?

This is a rare opportunity to play a critical role in one of the UK’s most important decarbonisation projects. You’ll work at the heart of a nationally significant infrastructure programme, with real impact on the future of energy and industry in the UK.

If you are an experienced land professional looking to contribute to a transformational project, we’d love to hear from you.