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.

#LI-SM1#LI-HYBRID

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.