Strategic Land & Property Lead for Rail Infrastructure

East West Rail Company; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A key railway infrastructure project in the UK is seeking a Land and Property Area Manager. The role focuses on leading land acquisition processes, ensuring successful project delivery by managing stakeholders and external relationships. The ideal candidate should be degree-educated, preferably a member of RICS, and possess extensive experience in land acquisition and project management. This permanent position offers a competitive salary, extensive benefits, and a commitment to diversity and inclusiveness.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Up to 12% employer’s pension contribution

36 days holiday per year

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to benefits on Perkbox

Learning and development programmes

Flexible working opportunities

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Exceptional IT tools

Qualifications

• Degree educated in an appropriate discipline, with RICS membership.
• Experience in leading land and property workstreams in client-side organizations.
• Experience with compulsory purchase for infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective land and property strategies to support project delivery.
• Secure agreements for land access for construction.
• Manage property costs and risks involved in the acquisitions.

Skills

Land acquisition expertise

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Membership of RICS

Job description

A key railway infrastructure project in the UK is seeking a Land and Property Area Manager. The role focuses on leading land acquisition processes, ensuring successful project delivery by managing stakeholders and external relationships. The ideal candidate should be degree-educated, preferably a member of RICS, and possess extensive experience in land acquisition and project management. This permanent position offers a competitive salary, extensive benefits, and a commitment to diversity and inclusiveness.