Senior Land Officer

National Gas; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Annual bonus

Company car

Salary sacrifice car scheme

26 days holiday

Life assurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Job summary

National Gas is recruiting a Senior Land Officer to lead land rights strategy for the Union St Fergus to Teesside project. You will secure access across 500+ landowners, manage external agents, and advise leadership on risks and opportunities related to land delivery.

The role requires MRICS or equivalent, extensive experience with DCOs/CPOs, and a UK driving licence. Hybrid role across England & Scotland with strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• MRICS, AssocRICS, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience securing land rights for DCOs, CPOs, and/or complex linear infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of the Planning Act 2008, Compulsory Purchase Act 1965, Gas Act 1986, and Pipelines Act 1962.
• Experience leading land assembly teams and managing external suppliers.
• Strong understanding of land assembly, consents, stakeholder engagement, and project delivery.
• Proven experience managing programme, budget, and resource requirements.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of land rights, survey access, and land acquisition across a major DCO project involving 500+ landowners.
• Manage external land agents and delivery partners to hit milestones on time and budget.
• Build relationships with landowners, stakeholders, and project teams to support outcomes.
• Provide specialist land rights advice to project and programme leadership teams.
• Oversee preparation and quality of DCO and CPO land documentation and submissions.
• Manage land-related risks, opportunities, costs, and programme impacts.
• Lead and develop land professionals within a collaborative team.

Skills

Land rights management

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Programme delivery

Education

MRICS or AssocRICS

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

£50,000 to £63,000 + up to 6% bonus + company car

Company car eligibility is subject to business mileage requirements. Full details will be provided during the recruitment process.

Location: Aberdeen, Livingston, Warwick, Bristol, Warrington, Peterborough, or Nottingham

Working pattern: Hybrid, with a minimum of 3 days a week on site

Travel: Regular travel across the project, stakeholder, and office locations as required

Location requirement: Candidates can be based from any of the listed office locations. The role supports a cross-border project spanning England and Scotland, with the majority of the delivery team based in England.

About Us

At National Gas, the work we do matters.

As Britain's national gas network, we help keep the lights on, businesses running, and homes warm by maintaining the critical infrastructure that transports gas across Great Britain. While providing the energy security Britain relies on today, we're also helping transform the network for a clean energy future.

Join us and help secure Britain's energy.

About The Role

Help build Britain's future hydrogen network.

As a Senior Land Officer, you'll lead the land rights strategy and delivery for Project Union St Fergus to Teesside, securing the land access needed to connect key industrial regions to Britain's future hydrogen network. Your work will directly support the delivery of infrastructure that will play a vital role in the UK's transition to net zero.

Why this role matters

National Gas is securing Britain's energy today while building the infrastructure needed for tomorrow. As part of our journey to a cleaner future, we're investing in major New Molecule projects that will help decarbonise the energy system.

Project Union St Fergus to Teesside is a flagship part of that journey, supporting plans to convert existing pipeline infrastructure into a dedicated hydrogen network that will connect hydrogen production, storage, and demand across the UK. With more than £164m already secured for Project Union projects, you'll lead the land rights delivery for a nationally significant scheme, helping turn ambitious energy plans into reality.

What you'll be doing

• Lead the delivery of land rights, survey access, and land acquisition activities across a major DCO project involving more than 500 landowners
• Manage external land agents and delivery partners to achieve project milestones on time and within budget
• Build effective relationships with landowners, stakeholders, and project teams to support successful project outcomes
• Provide specialist land rights advice to project and programme leadership teams
• Oversee the preparation and quality of DCO and CPO land documentation and submissions
• Manage land-related risks, opportunities, costs, and programme impacts
• Lead and develop land professionals within a collaborative and high-performing team environment

What you'll bring

This role would suit someone who enjoys leading complex infrastructure projects, influencing senior stakeholders, and delivering successful land outcomes on high-profile schemes.

Essential

• MRICS, AssocRICS, or equivalent relevant experience
• Experience securing land rights for DCOs, CPOs, and/or complex linear infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of the Planning Act 2008, Compulsory Purchase Act 1965, Gas Act 1986, and Pipelines Act 1962
• Experience leading land assembly teams and managing external suppliers
• Strong understanding of land assembly, consents, stakeholder engagement, and project delivery
• Proven experience managing programme, budget, and resource requirements
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Experience acting as an expert witness at DCO hearings or public inquiries
• Experience delivering nationally significant infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of hydrogen, gas transmission, or energy infrastructure
• Experience working within large capital programmes
• Experience coaching and developing land professionals

Security clearance

This role is subject to National Security Vetting (NSV). Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain Security Clearance (SC) throughout their employment. For further information, visit www.gov.uk (UK Security Vetting: Clearance Levels).

What we offer

• Market-leading double-match pension (up to 12% company contribution)
• Annual performance bonus up to 6%
• Company car (subject to business mileage)
• Access to the Tusker salary sacrifice car scheme
• 26 days holiday (plus statutory holidays)
• 10x salary life assurance and income protection
• Flexible benefits including healthcare, dental, and technology options
• Family-friendly policies, wellbeing support, and professional development opportunities

Inclusive recruitment

We're building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve, championing diversity, and creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued for their unique contribution. We support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond.

National Gas is a Disability Confident employer and signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.