Land Coordinator

Our client, a renowned entity in the rail industry, is seeking a dedicated Land Coordinator for a contract role with an expected duration of a minimum of 6 months inside IR35.

• Attend Area South (SCS) land board meetings and contribute to discussions as the construction interface, highlighting delivery risks and impacts to timelines.
• Track land ownership, rights, and interests, maintaining an accurate understanding of the geography across Area South.
• Support the preparation and issuance of possession notices, licences, agreements, wayleaves, easements, survey notices, and acquisitions.
• Coordinate with external construction contractors and assist with HS2 internal processes and general property matters.
• Assist with survey access, consultation & engagement, negotiation, and settlement processes for acquisitions and licences for land rights.
• Maintain correspondence and documentation for compensation claims, legal agreements, and out-of-limits cases.
• Liaise with internal teams and external contractors to progress cases efficiently.
• Build and sustain positive relationships within the Integrated Project Team, external contractors, HS2 Multi-disciplinary team, and external stakeholders.
• Communicate project and programme challenges, risks, timelines, milestones, and potential disruptions clearly and professionally.
• Support community liaison activities and respond to inquiries promptly.

• Degree or equivalent experience in land and property, surveying, law, geography, or a related field.
• Prior experience in land and property coordination, property compensation, easement/property management, or related roles within large infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with land acquisition and assembly processes, Hybrid Bill statutory undertakings, easements, wayleaves and legal agreements.
• Understanding of land ownership, land rights, and basics of land law.
• Familiarity with GIS or property management databases is advantageous.
• Knowledge of HS2 governance, statutory frameworks, and stakeholder engagement best practice is a plus.

If you have experience in civil disciplines within the rail sector and are looking for a dynamic contract role, we encourage you to apply now to join our client's team and make a significant impact on their projects.