Job Title: Disputes Manager
Location: Birmingham or London
Salary: £73,000 - £92,000 per annum
Overview
A senior opportunity for an experienced Disputes Manager to lead strategy and delivery across complex land and property tribunal and compensation cases within a major infrastructure environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and implement dispute strategies for tribunal, compulsory purchase, and compensation cases
* Decide on settlement vs escalation approaches, ensuring alignment with governance and policy
* Manage a live case portfolio, tracking risks, costs, and key milestones
* Work closely with legal teams, Counsel, and expert witnesses on complex disputes
* Conduct risk and cost analysis with suppliers to identify and manage high-risk cases
* Support negotiation of high-value and contentious property acquisitions
* Contribute to ADR improvements, reporting, and senior-level updates
* Provide guidance and share best practice across land and property teams
About You
* Chartered Surveyor (or equivalent)
* Strong experience in land & property disputes, ideally within major infrastructure
* Solid understanding of compulsory purchase and compensation frameworks
* Experience working with legal teams and giving expert evidence in tribunals or inquiries
* Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
* Confident operating in complex public sector or regulated environments
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