Job Description
HS2 Ltd is a safety‑critical organisation creating a skills legacy and developing a diverse range of talent. We aim to be a leader in EDI practice.
Location
Birmingham
Salary
Base salary: £61,622pa to c.£77,028pa depending on skills and experience. Flexible benefits fund of 20% on top of base salary, fully pensionable.
Benefits
Competitive benefits – see our website.
About the Role
As a Disputes Manager you will have accountability for devising strategies for tribunal cases, identifying settlement and referral options, coordinating input from expert parties and managing a tracker of all existing and potential tribunal cases across compulsory purchase and material detriment areas.
Responsibilities
* Actively promote and embed Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all work.
* Accountable for devising strategies for tribunal cases, coordinating input from all relevant expert parties and managing a tracker of all existing tribunal cases and potential cases across blight determination, blight compensation, compulsory purchase order compensation and material detriment.
* Ascertain DfT delegations with regards to sealed offers and material detriment approvals, deliver sealed offers and calor bank offers with case officers where appropriate.
* Work with strategic suppliers to undertake risk/cost matrix of their cases to identify hotspots for proactive management.
* Work with legal to establish home team of counsel and instruction of experts across disciplines.
* Lead design of strategy for individual tribunal cases, acknowledging repercussive nature for HS2 Ltd and compulsory purchase practice.
* Implement Improvements in ADR policy and provide advice to all team members.
* Share expertise and knowledge on strategies and compulsory purchase practice with case managers, acquisitions leads and senior property acquisition managers.
* Contribute to the monthly reporting pack and report costs and opportunities to Head of Acquisitions and Land and Property Director quarterly.
* Adhere to HS2 Ltd’s health and safety policies.
Skills
* Relationship management and influencing decisions with stakeholders.
* Excellent communication – drafting concise, persuading papers, strategies and presentations while navigating politics.
* Analytical judgment using data and facts to support suppliers, stakeholders and decision makers.
* Advisory skills – delivering independent expert evidence.
Knowledge
* Chartered Surveyor or equivalent.
* Understanding of the Land and Property industry, policy and legislation.
* Knowledge of compulsory purchase and related government compensation schemes.
* Understanding of public sector constraints and central government relationships with HS2 Ltd.
Type of Experience
* Experience working in Land and Property sector in a complex infrastructure environment.
* Experience working with suppliers to develop effective working relationships and manage performance.
* Experience carrying out briefings to Select Committees.
* Experience as part of a counsel team securing powers for large infrastructure projects.
* Experience in property environment with substantial land assembly at senior level.
* Experience providing expert evidence in tribunal and select committee inquiries.
Equal Opportunity
HS2 Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are not able to provide sponsorship. Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.
Application
Any applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
About Us
High Speed 2 (HS2 Ltd) will be the UK’s new high speed rail network, improving capacity, shortening journey times and boosting the economy.
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