Land Lead (Estate Management)

Originally named, Great British Nuclear, Great British Energy - Nuclear is an arm's length body of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, dedicated to supporting the development and deployment of new nuclear technologies in Great Britain. We play a crucial role in advancing nuclear new build, ensuring the UK's energy security and achieving net-zero carbon emissions. Great British Energy - Nuclear focuses on fostering innovation, facilitating investment, and coordinating efforts across the nuclear industry to build a resilient and sustainable energy future.

The Land Lead (Estate Management) will lead and be responsible for overseeing the strategic and operational management of the organisation's rural and residential land and property portfolio. This role blends professional surveying expertise with estate stewardship, ensuring that rural and residential assets are managed effectively, sustainably, profitably, and in compliance with legal and environmental standards, while at the same time ensuring that the estate is managed to align with organisational goals and statutory requirements. A pivotal part of the role will be the management of external land agents and direct liaison with tenants and landowner where escalation is required. The total costs and revenue will be in the region of £700,000 to £1m.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of estate management strategies and policies.
• Be accountable for the strategic and operational management of the estates, including all agricultural, residential and conservation assets.
• Manage (in conjunction with external suppliers) the rental, leasing, and licensing of land and property.
• Ensure all estate assets comply with relevant legislation, planning regulations, and environmental standards.
• Maintain in conjunction with the external land agents accurate records of land ownership, occupation, boundaries, and usage.
• Liaise with legal, planning, and surveying professionals to resolve land-related issues.
• Provide expert advice on land use, valuation, and development opportunities.
• Oversee maintenance and improvement of estate assets.
• Support sustainability and good land management initiatives across the estate.
• Prepare reports, business cases, and presentations for senior leadership and stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience required

• Proven experience in estate or land management, ideally within a public sector or large organisational context.
• Strong understanding of land and property law, planning regulations, and land valuation.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills. As well as the ability to manage diverse stakeholders and complex portfolios.
• Ability to interpret and manage complex legal and technical documentation.
• Experience in managing budgets and contracts.
• Experience managing external land and letting agents.
• Demonstrable experience in residential and rural land management.
• Knowledge of property and rural legislation and environmental policy.
• Proficiency in valuation, tenancy law, and estate finance.
• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure or energy projects.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Estate Management, Land Management, Agriculture, Surveying, or a related field.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. RICS, CAAV) is desirable.

Please complete our short application form to apply for this role. If shortlisted, one of our Talent Attraction Leads will be in touch to discuss the position in more detail. Good luck with your application!

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