National Gas
Senior Land Officer (Scotland)
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Senior Land Officer (Scotland)
Senior Land Officer (Scotland)
£49,855 to £62,000 Aberdeen or Livingston | Hybrid (3 days office, 2 days remote)
About us
National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to access the energy they need. We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness.
About the Role
Be at the forefront of delivering the UK’s low-carbon energy future.
At National Gas, we are transforming the energy network to support the transition to net zero, and we need experienced leaders to help make this happen.
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity within our Major Programmes team, working on nationally significant infrastructure projects such as Project Union and East Coast Hydrogen.
As a Senior Land Officer, you will play a pivotal role in securing the land needed to deliver critical energy infrastructure, directly enabling the creation of a hydrogen network across the UK. Your work will shape projects worth tens of millions and support the decarbonisation of Britain’s energy system.
What you'll be doing
- Leading the end-to-end land assembly strategy for a major infrastructure project, including securing access to land for surveys (utilising statutory powers), land rights, and acquisitions across 500+ landowners.
- Managing and directing multi-disciplinary teams, including external land agents within our Feed Delivery Partner (FDP) organisations.
- Providing expert advice on land rights, influencing project design, and ensuring alignment across engineering, consents, and stakeholder teams.
- Overseeing (CPO/DCO) documentation work against tight deadlines and ensuring compliance and project approval.
- Overseeing land-related budgets, supplier performance, and resource planning to ensure delivery on time and within budget.
- Driving effective engagement with landowners, stakeholders, and external bodies to build trust and secure project outcomes.
- Ensuring all required DCO/CPO documentation is delivered to the highest standard.
- Acting as an expert witness at hearings or public inquiries where required, representing the organisation with credibility and authority.
- Leading, coaching, and developing team members while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
- Identifying and managing land-related risks, ensuring robust governance and adherence to the Land Rights Strategy.
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About You
You’re a confident and influential leader who can navigate complex stakeholder environments and make sound decisions under pressure. You bring a collaborative mindset, strong communication skills, and the ability to inspire teams while delivering against demanding project outcomes.
Key Requirements & Experience
Essential
- MRICS or AssocRICS qualified (or equivalent experience considered).
- Proven track record securing land rights for large-scale linear infrastructure projects (DCOs, CPOs).
- Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary land assembly teams (internal and external), including managing large supplier organisations.
- Excellent knowledge of land assembly, stakeholder engagement, consent processes, and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
- Strong project management skills (cost, schedule, scope, and resource management).
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including presenting complex issues to senior audiences and large external groups.
- Ability to influence at senior levels and represent land assembly functions within major programmes.
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable
- Experience acting as an expert witness at DCO hearings or public inquiries.
- Experience working on nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs).
- Track record of managing large-scale landowner engagement programmes.
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The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held.
What We Offer
- Annual bonus of 6% based on personal and company performance.
- 26 days holiday plus statutory holidays – option to buy extra or sell unused days.
- Overtime pay at 1.5x normal rates, then 2x on Sundays.
- Double-match pension scheme: For every £1 you put in, we add £2 (company contribution maxed at 12%).
- Opt-In flexible benefit scheme, including:
- Salary sacrifice private healthcare
- Dental insurance
- Technology plans and more
- Financial protection, including 10x salary death-in-service and support for long-term illness/injury.
- Excellent family-friendly provisions:
- Maternity/paternity/adoption/surrogacy/Shared Parental Leave
- Career progression, professional training, and development:
- Access to LinkedIn Learning
- Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7.
- Financial support to help with professional membership subscriptions.
At National Gas, we are disability confident and signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant. We commit to building a representative workforce and celebrate diversity. All applicants are welcome, and we encourage those from diverse backgrounds to apply. If you need an adjustment to perform your best, please let us know.
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