Principal Property Manager - Salinity (Maternity Cover)

Mining Remediation Authority; Mansfield; Hybrid; GBP 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid working

Pension with up to 29% employer contr.

27.5 days annual leave & bank holidays

Family leave

Learning & development fund

Wellbeing support

Zusammenfassung

Mining Remediation Authority invites an experienced Chartered Surveyor to lead a high-profile land and property function within our Salinity Programme. The role focuses on acquiring rights for environmental remediation projects and shaping strategic programme delivery in a fast-paced setting.

You will oversee land acquisitions, budgets and governance, building trusted relationships with landowners, authorities and partners to secure best value for taxpayers and ensure compliant processes.

Qualifikationen

• MRICS status or equivalent is required.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams and creating an inclusive culture.
• Strong commercial acumen with proven negotiation skills and track record in land/property acquisitions.

Aufgaben

• Provide strategic oversight of land and property rights acquisition, interests and compensation.
• Develop capability, processes and governance to support programme delivery.
• Act as senior delivery lead for programme aspects, inputting to budgets, strategies and plans.
• Oversee timely acquisition of permanent and temporary land and property rights for programme delivery.

Kenntnisse

MRICS status

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Budget forecasting

Ausbildung

MRICS chartered status or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

About You

Are you an experienced and versatile Chartered Surveyor looking for a leadership opportunity, where you can lead a team to acquire land and property rights for an exciting programme in a fast-paced environment?

Are you looking for a new challenge where you will be working to protect the environment and make a positive impact on communities?

Are you interested in joining an innovative team, where you will have the opportunity to shape delivery of a programme and develop new skills?

If so, read on......

We have an exciting 12-month fixed-term opportunity to cover a period of maternity leave within our Salinity Programme. This role offers the chance to lead a high-profile land and property function, influence strategic programme delivery and make a lasting environmental impact.

You will bring:

• Chartered Surveyor status (MRICS or equivalent) with extensive post-qualification experience in property / land management / development.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams, creating an inclusive culture and supporting colleagues to achieve their potential.
• Strong commercial acumen, with proven negotiation skills and a track record in delivering the acquisition of leaseholds/freeholds/easements/licences/temporary access in commercial, central or local government environments.
• The ability to build trusted relationships with landowners, local authorities, partners, consultants and other stakeholders in relation to property matters.
• High financial literacy with an ability to forecast and manage budgets and expenditure with accuracy.

About The Role

The role offers the chance to lead a high-profile land and property function, influence strategic programme delivery and make a tangible difference to the environment and communities affected by mining legacy issues.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic oversight of land and property rights acquisition, interests and compensation activities.
• Developing the capability, processes and governance required to support programme delivery.
• Acting assenior delivery lead for specific aspects of the programme (including assurance and governance) inputting to/leading on the development of Programme budgets, strategies and plans.
• Overseeing and supporting the timely acquisition of all permanent and temporary land and property rights and interests required for programme delivery, securing best value for taxpayers and ensuring full compliance with The Mining Remediation Authority land transaction governance and approval processes.

Working within our Salinity Programme, you will help deliver land and property solutions that enable vital environmental remediation projects. You'll work closely with landowners, local authorities, partner organisations and technical specialists to secure the rights and interests needed to deliver sustainable outcomes that protect communities and the environment.

To find out more about the role, take a look at the job description.

We don’t expect candidates to meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

Role location:Hybrid working (on average 2 days working out of our Mansfield office)

Schedule:

Application closing date: 2nd November 2026

Sifting date: 3rd November 2026

Interviews: w/c 9th November 2026

(If you are unavailable on these interview dates, please make us aware, and we will look at alternative dates)

Security:

Successful candidates must pass basic security checks and will be subject to UK Immigration requirements.

About Mining Remediation Authority

Why join us?

Make a real difference with flexibility, long‑term security and support for life outside work.

At the Mining Remediation Authority, you’ll do meaningful work that improves people’s lives and protects the environment, while building a sustainable and balanced career.

• Flexibility that fits your life – hybrid working and flexibility in how you manage your time
• Financial security for your future – including a pension with up to 29% employer contribution
• Time to recharge – 27.5 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to flex more days
• Support through life’s big moments – generous family leave and flexibility when you need it most
• Opportunities to grow – funded learning, development and professional subscriptions
• Wellbeing support you can use every day – including a monthly wellbeing allowance, confidential support and practical health benefits

Find out more about our full range of benefits and what it’s like to work with us here Life page

About us

At the Mining Remediation Authority, we make a real difference to people and places across Great Britain. From managing mining hazards to protecting the environment, our work keeps communities safe. We’re also playing an exciting role in the future of energy, helping to unlock mine water heat as a sustainable source to support the UK’s net zero ambitions. Our people are knowledgeable, collaborative and committed to doing the right thing for each other and for the communities we serve.

Why this matters

You’ll be joining an organisation that’s proud of the impact we make. We’re supportive, inclusive and genuinely care about delivering the right outcomes for communities across England, Scotland and Wales. Discover more about our work in our Business Plan

Inclusion matters to us

We’re committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from everyone.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants and those from minority ethnic backgrounds who meet the minimum criteria.

If you need any adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail] or call 01623 637000 we’re here to support you.