National Gas
Land Officer
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Land Officer
£44,088 to £51,868 + up to 6% bonus
Warwick (Hybrid) with travel to regional sites as required
Company car eligibility is subject to business mileage requirements. Full details will be provided during the recruitment process.
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
As a Land Officer, you will use your knowledge and experience to deliver and manage the required land rights across our methane network.
You will be part of a diverse lands team providing knowledge on land rights, acquisitions, compensation claims, and survey access. #LI-CW1
Why this role matters
This role is critical to ensuring the company has the legal rights and access required to safely operate, maintain, and protect its high-pressure gas infrastructure across the network. It also plays a key role in managing landowner relationships, securing land rights, resolving compensation matters, and coordinating stakeholders and suppliers to support the successful delivery of operational and strategic projects.
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What you'll be doing
- Supporting the team in the delivery of our Land Rights Strategy across our network
- Acquiring the easements and licenses that we use to secure our rights on third-party land
- Supporting our operational teams by gaining access to land for the essential maintenance of high-pressure gas infrastructure, including managing our external land agents where necessary
- Managing and assessing incoming compensation claims following surveys, construction, and maintenance activities
- Supporting our operational teams with protecting our assets from potentially dangerous activities by third parties, including supporting enforcement action when required
- Liaison with internal and external stakeholders, such as our project managers, engineers, and grantors, over all matters relevant to our land rights
- Co-ordination of our suppliers' activities, that we use to deliver the team's work
What you'll bring
- Desirable to be MRICS/AssocRICS or working towards
- Knowledge or awareness of the Planning Act 2008, Compulsory Purchase Act 1965, Gas Act 1986, and Pipelines Act 1962
- Awareness and understanding of agricultural land practices
- Knowledge of our land rights and legal responsibilities
- Experience in drafting and issuing a range of license agreements to facilitate access to land
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams, including internal and contract personnel
- Experience in project and contract management would be favorable
- Demonstrable experience in managing project budgets, maintaining accurate data records within Excel, and proactively communicating project updates to ensure the project management team has timely and reliable information
- Valid driving license
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What we offer
- Market-leading double-match pension (up to 12% company contribution)
- Annual performance bonus up to 6%
- 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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