Disputes Manager

Overview

Manage tribunal strategies, negotiations and advisory for land acquisition disputes.

Key Responsibilities

• strategy design
• case tracker
• raci matrix
• sealed offers
• adr policy
• risk matrix

Tasks

-Actively promote and embed Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work, and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI. -Leads on the design of ‘strategy for individual tribunal’ cases including identifying those cases to settle and those we may want to refer, acknowledging the repercussive nature of those strategies for both HS2 Ltd and compulsory purchase practice. -Adhere to HS2 Ltd’s Health and Safety policies. -Accountable for devising strategies for tribunal cases, co-ordinating input from all relevant expert parties and managing a tracker of all existing tribunal cases and potential cases across blight determination, blight compensation, ‘Compulsory Purchase Order’ compensation and ‘Material Detriment’, plotting key dates, case officer, lawyers, experts and counsel together with an accountability ‘RACI’ matrix. -Ascertain DfT delegations with regards to ‘Sealed offers’ and ‘Material Detriment’ approvals. Deliver ‘Sealed Offers’ and ‘Calder Bank Offers’ with Case officers where appropriate in live and potential cases. -Implement Improvements in ADR policy and provide advice to all team members. -Work with legal to establish home team of Counsel, including the identification and instruction of experts across various disciplines that can be procured easily and quickly and undertake ‘lessons learned’ in Tribunal cases. -Contribute to the monthly reporting pack and report costs and opportunities to Head of Acquisitions and the Land and Property Director on a quarterly basis -Work with strategic suppliers to undertake risk / cost matrix of their cases to identify hotspots which need to be managed proactively.

Requirements

• chartered surveyor
• land acquisition
• counsel team
• supplier management
• select committee
• compulsory purchase

What You Bring

-Communication skills – including the ability to draft concisely, clearly and persuasively and present strategies and solutions through papers, reports and presentations, understanding when politics are at play and work towards achieving the best outcome for Land and Property, the Claimant and Affected Parties, for HS2 Ltd and ultimately the tax-payer -Chartered Surveyor (or equivalent) -Experience in working as part of a Counsel team in securing powers for a large infrastructure project -Experience of working with suppliers to develop effective working relationships and manage performance to ensure delivery through the supply chain. -Experience working in the Land and Property sector in a similar complex infrastructure environment -Advisory skills – including the ability to deliver independent expert evidence -Experience carrying out briefings to Select Committees -Ability to gather and synthesise information, identifying options and applying sound judgement based on logic and reason, making use of a variety of analytical approaches to provide relevant information to suppliers, stakeholders and decision makers using key facts and data. -Knowledge of managing and delivering within the constraints under which public sector arm’s -Knowledge of how compulsory purchase works as well as other government compensation schemes across commercial, agricultural and residential markets. -Experience in providing expert evidence in Tribunal and Select Committees or Development Consent Order / Transport and Works Act Order Inquiries -Relationship management with the ability to adopt different styles with different stakeholders, influencing decisions and negotiating outcomes where necessary -Understanding of the Land and Property Industry, policy and legislation -Experience working in a property environment (preferably in the land acquisition related to infrastructure projects), with substantial land assembly experience at a senior level.

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About Hs2 (High Speed Two) Ltd

-Transforming the UK’s rail network with the vision of connecting cities through high-speed rail. -Aiming to increase capacity, improve connectivity, and stimulate economic growth across the country. -Construction is underway for the first phase, connecting London to the West Midlands, with additional phases planned to reach further northern cities. -Focusing on advanced infrastructure and cutting-edge technology to deliver a future-proof transportation system. -Expected to provide significant job opportunities and create thousands of skilled roles in construction and engineering. -High-speed rail line will reduce travel times, making travel between major cities faster, greener, and more reliable. -Ambition is to deliver a world-class rail experience while supporting sustainability with energy-efficient technologies. -Represents one of Europe’s largest and most significant infrastructure projects, pushing the boundaries of engineering and design.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-no sponsorship offered; applicants must already have the right to work in the uk. -certain time‑bound visas are not accepted.

Security Clearance

-pre‑employment checks include nationality & immigration status, employment references, dbs, financial and education checks.