Land Rights Project Manager
About the role
Lead the land strategy behind Britain's energy future
The decisions made today will shape Britain's electricity network for generations.
At National Grid, we're delivering The Great Grid Upgrade: a multi-billion-pound investment to modernise Britain's electricity network, connect cleaner energy and strengthen energy security across the UK.
We're looking for a Land Rights Project Manager to lead land strategy across major infrastructure projects while developing and leading a team of land professionals.
This is a high-impact leadership role with the opportunity to influence project outcomes, navigate complex stakeholder environments and help deliver the infrastructure that will support Britain's energy future for decades to come.
Location: Hybrid working with access to Warwick, Birmingham, Leeds or London offices, alongside travel to project and stakeholder locations as required.
Why join us?
This is an opportunity to work on some of the UK's most important infrastructure projects, leading land delivery from project development through consenting and construction.
You'll have the opportunity to:
- Lead land strategy across nationally significant infrastructure programmes
- Develop, coach and inspire a high-performing team
- Influence critical project decisions and delivery strategies
- Lead complex negotiations with landowners and key stakeholders
- Partner with senior leaders, specialist consultants and multidisciplinary project teams
- Help deliver The Great Grid Upgrade and support the transition to a cleaner energy future
What you'll do
- Lead land acquisition, land rights and access strategies across complex infrastructure projects
- Manage and develop a team of land professionals
- Direct external consultants and specialist delivery partners
- Develop and implement land plans aligned to programme objectives and key milestones
- Build trusted relationships with landowners, occupiers, local authorities and other stakeholders
- Lead complex negotiations and resolve land, access and stakeholder challenges
- Manage budgets, commercial performance, programme delivery and project risk
- Drive continuous improvement and best practice across land delivery activities
What you'll bring
You're an experienced land professional and people leader who thrives in complex project environments and can balance strategic thinking with effective delivery.
You'll likely have experience in:
- Land acquisition, land rights and access agreements
- Stakeholder, landowner and community engagement
- DCOs, NSIPs and/or CPOs
- Delivering infrastructure projects through development, consenting and construction
- Commercial, programme and risk management
- Leading, coaching and developing teams
- Managing consultants and external delivery partners
- MRICS or FRICS is desirable, but not essential.
We're interested in candidates from energy, utilities, transport, rail, water, telecommunications, regeneration, property, local government, consultancy and other major infrastructure sectors.
What you'll get
- A competitive salary between £65,000 - £75,000 – dependent on capability.
- An annual performance bonus of up to 30% of your eligible earnings in the performance year.
- Job requirement company car.
- 28 days annual leave plus eight statutory days.
- The option to buy additional or sell holiday days.
- A generous contributory pension scheme - we will double-match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.
- Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave - so long as it's relevant to your role.
- Access to flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.
- Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days).
- Access to apps that support health, fitness and wellbeing.
More information
Build a legacy that lasts
The infrastructure we deliver today will connect cleaner energy, strengthen Britain's electricity network and support future generations.
If you're ready to lead talented teams, solve complex land challenges and play a key role in delivering nationally significant infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.
This role closes on 24 September 2026 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.
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We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates – we make appointments purely on merit, assessed against objective selection criteria. We support flexible working and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process should you have any physical or mental impairment which may affect your ability to participate in the process.
Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.