Senior Land Rights Lead – Hybrid/Travel

Cadent Gas Ltd; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension Scheme double matched up to 18

25 days holiday, plus statutory days,

Option to buy more holiday

Flexible working and ED&I commitments

Job summary

Cadent Gas Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Land Specialist to lead land rights, property and valuation work across our network. You will negotiate complex land rights, easements and acquisitions, provide strategic advice to project teams and manage land-related risks throughout project lifecycles.

Working with landowners, developers and internal stakeholders, you’ll shape project delivery, ensure value for money and uphold Cadent’s reputation while coaching colleagues and external

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of land rights, easements and acquisition principles across utilities.
• Proven ability to lead high-value negotiations with landowners and stakeholders.
• Experience providing specialist valuation and property advice for projects.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and coordinate multiple land-related activities.
• Leadership experience managing internal/external resources and relationships.
• Commercial awareness with external suppliers and cost management.
• Degree or equivalent plus MRICS accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex negotiations to secure land rights, easements and leases.
• Provide trusted land, property and valuation advice to project teams.
• Identify and manage land-related risks early in the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with landowners, developers and framework partners for best outcomes.
• Allocate work, forecast workloads and coach colleagues/external resources.
• Drive value by monitoring costs and external suppliers.
• Support Cadent’s network safety and efficiency through land rights delivery.

Skills

Land rights expertise

Complex negotiations

Valuation and advice

Project/workload management

Leadership and stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Coaching and improvement mindset

Education

MRICS accreditation

Degree / HND or equivalent

Job description

Cadent Gas Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Land Specialist to lead land rights, property and valuation work across our network. You will negotiate complex land rights, easements and acquisitions, provide strategic advice to project teams and manage land-related risks throughout project lifecycles.

Working with landowners, developers and internal stakeholders, you’ll shape project delivery, ensure value for money and uphold Cadent’s reputation while coaching colleagues and external