Disputes Manager

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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