Principal Property Manager - Salinity (Maternity Cover)

Thecoalauthority; Mansfield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mining Remediation Authority is seeking an experienced Chartered Surveyor to join as Principal Property Manager within our Salinity Programme, leading a specialist property team and influencing strategic decisions for nationally important environmental projects.

You will oversee land and property acquisitions, working with landowners, local authorities and technical experts to deliver successful remediation outcomes, with a hybrid Mansfield-based role and travel as required.

Qualifications

• A Chartered Surveyor with post-qualification experience.
• Experience in land, property, development or infrastructure.
• Strong negotiation track record for complex land rights.

Responsibilities

• Lead acquisition of land and property rights for remediation programmes.
• Collaborate with landowners, local authorities, partners and technical specialists.
• Develop high-performing teams and manage stakeholder relationships.

Skills

MRICS or equivalent

Land & property negotiations

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Commercial/financial acumen

Education

MRICS or equivalent

Job description

Lead complex land and property acquisitions that help protect the environment and improve communities.

We're looking for an experienced Chartered Surveyor to join the Mining Remediation Authority as Principal Property Manager within our Salinity Programme.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a specialist property team, influence strategic decisions and play a key role in delivering nationally important environmental projects.

You’ll oversee the acquisition of land and property rights needed to support major remediation programmes, working with landowners, local authorities, partners and technical specialists to deliver successful outcomes.

About You

• A Chartered Surveyor (MRICS or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience.
• Experienced in land, property, development or infrastructure environments.
• A strong negotiator with a track record of securing complex land and property rights.
• An effective leader who can develop high-performing teams and build strong stakeholder relationships.
• Commercially aware, financially astute and comfortable working in complex programme environments.

Why Join Us?

• Lead a high-profile property function.
• Work on projects that deliver real environmental and community benefits.
• Shape strategy and programme delivery.
• Collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders and technical experts.
• Develop your experience within a purpose-driven organisation making a tangible difference.

Location: Hybrid working, with an average of two days per week in our Mansfield office and occasional travel as required.