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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