Senior Land Officer - CPO

  • Gleeson Recruitment Group
  • 24/09/2026
Full time Real Estate

Job Description

Senior Land Officer


Location: Midlands / North England (Hybrid, minimum 3 days on site) Salary: DOE + Company Car + Bonus + Excellent Benefits


An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced land professional to join a major infrastructure organisation delivering one of the UK's most significant energy transition projects.


This role offers the opportunity to lead land rights strategy and delivery across a nationally important programme that will help shape the future of the UK's energy network.



The Role:


As Senior Land Officer, you will lead land rights, land acquisition and stakeholder engagement activities across a complex infrastructure programme. Working closely with project teams, landowners and external consultants, you will play a key role in ensuring successful project delivery whilst managing land-related risks and opportunities.



Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead land rights and land acquisition activities across major infrastructure projects
  • Manage external land agents and specialist consultants
  • Build and maintain relationships with landowners and stakeholders
  • Provide expert land advice to senior project teams
  • Support the preparation of DCO and CPO documentation
  • Manage programme, budget and project delivery requirements
  • Mentor and develop junior land professionals


About You:


You'll ideally have:

  • MRICS, AssocRICS or equivalent experience
  • Experience securing land rights on major infrastructure projects
  • Strong knowledge of DCO, CPO and land assembly processes
  • Experience managing consultants and stakeholders
  • Proven ability to deliver complex projects to programme and budget
  • Full UK driving licence


Package:

  • Company car
  • Up to 6% annual bonus
  • Enhanced pension scheme
  • Hybrid working
  • Excellent career development opportunities
  • Comprehensive benefits package



For a confidential discussion, please get in touch with Lucy Wynn at Gleeson Recruitment Group.

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