Land and Property Area Manager

Description

The Strategy, Sponsorship and External Affairs function is accountable for defining what EWR Co. is, and the impact it will deliver - setting scope and requirements. It is accountable for securing the required approvals to deliver the scheme, being the custodian of the Development Consent Order submission, including statutory consultation, and building a compelling business case. It will hold design and delivery to account to create an asset which will realise the economic benefits.

This is a key role working within the client-side Land & Property Team at EWR Co. reporting to the Head of Land and Property to ensure the successful delivery of the DCO and to secure all the land required for the EWR project.

This role will be responsible for leading and managing the acquisition, transfer, management and disposal of land and property to support delivery of the East West Rail Project. This role requires management of our land and property suppliers and close liaison with other teams such as Design, Construction, Railway Operations, Consents, Environment and Stakeholder. It requires oversight of external relations with landowners, their representatives and statutory bodies. It involves strategic oversight, coordination, and integration assurance to achieve project milestones and objectives.

• Provide contract management input including change control for the administration of the Land and Property Supplier contracts.
• Instructing, managing and integrating a range of suppliers to deliver an overall programme of activities to acquire, transfer, manage and dispose of land and property.
• Develop and deliver effective land and property strategies and plans, and to support a successful Development Consent Order (DCO) application and delivery of the project.
• Secure and manage agreements for temporary and permanent access to support construction, and operation of the project.
• Manage property costs, risks and opportunities and settlement of property claims including relevant dispute and Tribunal processes.
• Prepare and present programme reports, updates and performance metrics to the Head of Land and Property and other senior managers.
• Provide strategic oversight, coordination and integration assurance to successfully acquire the land and property required to construct, commission and operate the railway.
• Undertaking complex property negotiations and transactions.
• Acquisition of land by compulsory purchase for linear infrastructure projects.
• Maintaining effective external relationships at senior levels to understand stakeholders’ needs and priorities with appropriate influencing skills to achieve results at pace.
• Developing and managing teams to deliver effective and respectful communication with landowners to secure land assembly.
• Strategic planning and option analysis, including financial appraisal and forecasting including development and management of property cost estimates.
• Development, approval and delivery of land and property policy, strategy and plans for acquisition, management and disposal of land and property.
• Develop and deliver an engagement and consultation plan to identify those with an interest in land and property, and to facilitate effective communication with landowners and their representatives to secure temporary and permanent land assembly, and manage objection to the project in line with our Company vision and behaviours.
• Project manage the land and property workstreams, including the land and property supply chain - monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to address potential issues and drive on-time delivery, to budget.
• Collaborating with internal senior leaders across disciplines to deliver outcomes required for land assembly; working in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver an overall programme of activities to acquire, transfer, manage and dispose of land and property.
• Explaining property matters and reports to others who may not have a background in property. Presenting data and explaining reports to stakeholders at all levels.

Requirements

• Demonstrating compliance with Statutory, Regulatory and Professional requirements.
• A comprehensive depth and range of experience of leading land and property workstreams within a client side organisation, ideally with experience in a government related organisation.
• Exceptional IT tools
• You will be degree educated in an appropriate discipline with membership of relevant professional body e.g., Member (or Fellow) of the RICS.

Benefits

EWR Co strives to embrace a flexible working environment, where a degree of flexibility is maintained to accommodate both the needs and preferences of employees and what is required to achieve business objectives. EWR Co will always work with any individual to assess and accommodate an individual’s work life balance and style.

We are open to secondments through the Rail Industry Talent Exchange Programme.

However, the lack of good East-west transport connections makes it harder for residents to make the most of everything the region has to offer. From faster commutes to days out with friends and family, EWR would make it easier to reach the things that matter most, bringing a range of benefits to communities between Oxford and Cambridge, and across the UK more broadly.

• Great work-life balance and flexible working opportunities
• Competitive base salary
• 36 days holiday a year (including bank holidays) + up to 2 days to buy
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a range of benefits on the Perkbox platform
• Advanced learning and development programmes
• Life assurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Up to 12% employer’s pension contribution

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance