Land Manager

National Grid; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lands Manager to spearhead the development of Lands Capability. This role involves leading a dedicated team to ensure best-in-class delivery across a diverse portfolio. You will engage with stakeholders and drive the improvement of policies and strategies, ensuring high-quality reporting and communication. This innovative firm offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and a range of flexible benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about energy transition and project management.

Benefits

Company Car

Performance Bonus

Pension Scheme

Flexible Benefits

Employee Assistance

Charity Matching

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing activities across diverse projects.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills with a focus on development.

Responsibilities

• Manage mitigation plans for risks impacting project delivery.
• Enhance policies and processes for improved project outcomes.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Financial Acumen

Leadership Skills

Corporate Reporting

Education

Experience as a Lands Advisor

Knowledge of Legislation and Policies

Job description

About the role

National Grid Interconnectors is at the heart of the UK’s transition to a net zero energy future. We operate several HVDC Interconnectors connecting the UK’s energy system to neighboring countries, facilitating energy import and export.

We are currently recruiting a Lands Manager

to develop the Lands Capability within National Grid Ventures. The role involves working closely with internal and external stakeholders to establish mature strategies and processes.

As a Lands Manager, you will lead a team of Lands SMEs to achieve best-in-class delivery across our OHA portfolio. You will embody NG leadership values and demonstrate commitment to the Team Charter, Team Safety, and Team Wellbeing.

Candidates should have experience managing activities across different projects with developers, building strong relationships with delivery partners and stakeholders, and possess good financial acumen. We offer a hybrid working model, with flexibility for travel to offices and project sites.

Key Accountabilities

1. Own and manage mitigation plans for risks, issues, or delivery deviations impacting the Critical Path, ensuring high-quality reporting and communication.
2. Improve policies, strategies, and processes across Lands and Consents to enhance project delivery and ensure consistency across the portfolio.
3. Focus on stakeholder engagement to enhance National Grid Ventures’ reputation.
4. Communicate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and leadership channels to ensure Lands considerations are understood and reported.
5. Drive standardization and transparency in work planning, strategy, processes, and policies across the Lands portfolio.
6. Ensure adherence to governance processes, reviewing and quality assuring technical and reporting outputs from the Lands team.
7. Manage non-performance and non-conformance issues to achieve suitable resolutions.
8. Lead the team to deliver within set budgets, maintaining financial controls and tracking third-party spend.
9. Manage contracts with delivery partners to ensure performance aligns with KPIs.

About you

1. Proven experience as a Lands Advisor or similar, with comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation and policies.
2. Experience advising on Lands aspects of major infrastructure projects, including CPO and DCO processes.
3. Strong leadership and coaching skills with a passion for people development.
4. High proficiency in corporate reporting, communication, and management.

What you'll get

A competitive salary between £60,000 - £70,000, dependent on capability.
Additional benefits include a company car, up to 15% performance bonus, a contributory pension scheme with double matching up to 12%, flexible benefits such as share plans, technology schemes, employee assistance, and charity matching.

About us

National Grid Ventures is leading the energy transition, operating across the UK, Europe, and the US. We develop, operate, and invest in large-scale clean energy infrastructure, helping society achieve net zero while ensuring energy security.

More Information

This role closes on 14th May 2025 at 23:59. Early applications are encouraged as the closing date may vary.
We value diversity and are committed to supporting and developing our employees, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, with flexible and tailored support both at home and in the office.