Land Project Manager

Matchtech; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Land Rights Project Manager for a contract role across the UK, with a hybrid working model. You will lead a team of land rights specialists delivering large infrastructure projects within the Land, Planning and External Affairs function.

You will act as an expert witness in Public Inquiries and Compulsory Purchase cases, manage stakeholder relationships, report milestones and financials, and support the Head of ETNI/SINI Land Teams.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing large-scale land projects.
• Proven ability to guide and support within a team setting.
• Strong communication skills and ability to advise teams.

Responsibilities

• Guide a diverse team of land rights specialists from inception to completion.
• Provide expert advice and technical support to the team.
• Lead surveyors and land officers for major infrastructure builds.
• Act as expert witness in Public Inquiries, Compulsory Purchase, and Land Tribunal cases.
• Implement National Grid’s Land Rights Strategy consistently and economically.
• Report progress, milestones, risks and finances to stakeholders.
• Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships and communicate complex ideas.

Skills

Land rights management

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Education

RICS membership

Related degree

Tools

GIS

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.