Land Rights & Acquisitions Specialist

National Gas Transmission PLC; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading pension

Annual performance bonus up to 6%

Tusker car scheme

Life assurance 10x

Flexible benefits (healthcare, dental)

Wellbeing and development

Job summary

National Gas is seeking a Land Officer to deliver and manage the required land rights across our methane network. You will join a diverse lands team providing expertise on land rights, acquisitions, compensation claims and survey access.

The role supports safe operation and maintenance of our high‑pressure infrastructure, coordinating with project managers, engineers and external land agents. A MRICS qualification or progress toward it is highly desirable, with strong communication and budget

Qualifications

• MRICS/AssocRICS accreditation or working towards.
• Understanding of Planning Act 2008 and related land acts.
• Experience drafting licence agreements for land access.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder communication skills.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary teams and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and manage land rights across the methane network.
• Acquire easements and licences on third party land.
• Support land access for maintenance of high‑pressure gas infrastructure.
• Manage compensation claims after surveys or construction.
• Coordinate stakeholders, suppliers and land agents.

Skills

MRICS/AssocRICS

Contract management

Stakeholder communication

Land rights knowledge

Budget management

Excel reporting

Education

MRICS/AssocRICS accreditation or working towards

Job description

National Gas is seeking a Land Officer to deliver and manage the required land rights across our methane network. You will join a diverse lands team providing expertise on land rights, acquisitions, compensation claims and survey access.

The role supports safe operation and maintenance of our high‑pressure infrastructure, coordinating with project managers, engineers and external land agents. A MRICS qualification or progress toward it is highly desirable, with strong communication and budget