Join Anglian Water's Strategic Pipeline Alliance as a Land Programme Manager.
Location: Flexible/Hybrid work from Peterborough office and home
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Are you detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about contributing to one of the UK’s most ambitious water infrastructure projects? The Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) is searching for a Land Programme Manager to support and enhance our project delivery team.
What will you be doing as our new Land Programme Manager?
You will be responsible for the successful delivery of land referencing, landowner engagement, land access and land acquisition activities across the SPA delivery programme.
Reporting directly to the SPA Enabling Manager, you will develop and manage the AMP8 SPA land strategy, whilst managing the remaining AMP7 land activities. Successful delivery of the role will require you to work in unison across project disciplines, delivery teams, wider Anglian Water business units where projects intersect across SPA and stakeholders, to ensure consistency in approach, strategic land advisory and overall management of the land team.
Key responsibilities:
- You will manage and oversee all external SPA Land Agent responsibilities including compensation matters, valuations & settlements; land acquisition negotiations, legal agreements, warrants of entry.
- The role will cover project management for land related activities such as resource forecasting, land budgets, programme risk management, land referencing and access teams, overseeing the management of legal notices using statutory powers, reporting threats and opportunities to SLT.
- You will be responsible for managing and overseeing the land commercial team to ensure accurate PCE forecasting, liability reporting and compensation risks.
- Manage and oversee the land access team to ensure access is made available on time to facilitate projects teams, from early walkover surveys to construction delivery.
- Utilise the Dept. Land Programme Manager effectively to ensure ongoing AMP7 delivery is completed, including successful reinstatement, monitoring of compensation impact and letter 10’s.
- Work closely with the Landowner Engagement Manager to provide project updates and ensure alignment with the ALO’s, to implement an effective landowner engagement strategy throughout the project lifecycle.
- Develop and embed SPA’s land access and acquisition strategy with the new AMP8 land access team. Work closely with the Land Agents and Enabling Manager to identify key strategic sites for AW’s future requirements.
- Work closely with the Enabling Manager, consenting, land agents and design team to partake in early design optioneering, to effectively help conclude optimised routes.
A little bit about your skills, experience and behaviours:
This job might be for you if you have:
- A strong understanding and implementation of the required statutory noticing under water industry act (WIA) 1991.
- Previous experience in land advisory for major infrastructure projects, including and understanding of commercial assurance process.
- Substantial experience in managing people and teams within land advisory.
- The ability to work flexibly across several projects and to meet required deadlines without direct supervision.
- Effective written and verbal communication, and organization/analytical skills.
- Experience of using Land Management Tool/GIS.
Not only do we look for the best talent to join us on our journey, we also look for individuals to demonstrate key behaviours that align with our values and beliefs.
Working with the highest degree of integrity, we want SPA employees to take ownership and accountability for their outputs and be driven to continuously improve how they work. SPA employees should act with the customer’s best interest at heart, be clear and transparent communicators and be passionate about operating in an ethical fashion.
If you are looking for a career opportunity, working in an innovative forward-thinking environment please apply today!
Why Join SPA?
The Strategic Pipeline Alliance Project is at the exciting delivery stage, with additional projects lined up for AMP8. At SPA, we embrace innovation, digital technology, and collaboration with our partners, including Farrans, MMB, Costain, and Jacobs.
Together, we’re combating climate change and securing clean water for generations to come.
- Flexible Working: We support remote working, part-time hours, and flexible schedules to suit your lifestyle if the role allows.
- Location: Our office is in Peterborough, with operational hubs across the project area.
- Diversity and Inclusion: SPA is committed to building an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone. Whatever your background, if this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.
Our Purpose
Our mission is simple yet vital: To Make the East of England Resilient to the Effects of Drought. Join us in shaping a sustainable future while being part of a team where everyone can thrive.
Ready to Join Us?
If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact and excited to lead in a transformative environment, we’d love to hear from you!
SPA is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and recruit based on merit and potential, ensuring every colleague feels a sense of belonging.
Take the Next Step
If you’re passionate about delivering innovative infrastructure solutions and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and be part of Anglian Water’s journey to build a more sustainable, water-secure future.
