Responsibilities
1. Develop and implement dispute strategies for tribunal, compulsory purchase, and compensation cases
2. Decide on settlement vs escalation approaches, ensuring alignment with governance and policy
3. Manage a live case portfolio, tracking risks, costs, and key milestones
4. Work closely with legal teams, Counsel, and expert witnesses on complex disputes
5. Conduct risk and cost analysis with suppliers to identify and manage high-risk cases
6. Support negotiation of high-value and contentious property acquisitions
7. Contribute to ADR improvements, reporting, and senior-level updates
8. Provide guidance and share best practice across land and property teams
About You
9. Chartered Surveyor (or equivalent)
10. Strong experience in land & property disputes, ideally within major infrastructure
11. Solid understanding of compulsory purchase and compensation frameworks
12. Experience working with legal teams and giving expert evidence in tribunals or inquiries
13. Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
14. Confident operating in complex public sector or regulated environments
We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed.