Senior Land Officer

National Gas -
Warwick

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Job details

Full-time
£50,000 - £63,000 a year
14 hours ago

Benefits

Company car
Company pension
Car scheme

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Stakeholder liaison

Full 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.

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