Land Acquisition Manager – Site Assembly Manager

Arcadis

Land Acquisition Manager handling stakeholder engagement and negotiations for major infrastructure projects. Working with public and private clients to unlock development opportunities and create community impact.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in land acquisition and assembly, with a strong focus on compulsory purchase processes and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to lead projects, mentor teams, and develop client relationships while ensuring compliance with quality standards.

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Land AcquisitionCompulsory PurchaseStakeholder EngagementProject ManagementChartered Status (MRICS)

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Hard Skills

Land AssemblyRegeneration ProjectsInfrastructure DevelopmentNegotiationProject Documentation Preparation

Soft Skills

Client Relationship ManagementMentoringCollaborationCommercial Awareness

Certifications & Qualifications

Chartered Status (MRICS)

Industry Keywords

Land ReferencingCompensation PrinciplesStatutory Acquisition ProceduresBusiness DevelopmentIntegrated Solutions

Tech Stack

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Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and deliver land acquisition and land assembly projects across infrastructure, regeneration, and development schemes.
Develop and implement engagement and acquisition strategies to mitigate objection risk and secure land and property interests through negotiation and agreement.
Advise clients on Compulsory Purchase processes and statutory acquisition procedures.
Oversee land referencing activities and coordinate specialist suppliers and consultants as required.
Negotiate with landowners, occupiers, developers, local authorities, and other land stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes.
Prepare and review project documentation, notices, Statements of Reasons, Statements of Case, and associated reports.
Support planning, development, and infrastructure programmes by providing land and property related advice.
Identify project risks and opportunities and provide mitigation strategies to clients and project teams.
Build and maintain strong client relationships, contributing to business development opportunities and repeat work.
Mentor, manage and support junior team members and contribute to the growth of the Land Assembly practice.
Innovate and optimise traditional ways of working for the benefit of clients and their objectives.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Arcadis to deliver integrated solutions for clients.
Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, profitably, and in accordance with Arcadis quality standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree qualified in Surveying, Real Estate, Geography, Planning, Property, or a related discipline.
Chartered status (MRICS).
Proven experience in land acquisition, land assembly, regeneration, infrastructure, or property advisory projects.
Strong understanding of compulsory purchase, land referencing, compensation principles, and stakeholder engagement and relevant consenting processes.
Experience negotiating with landowners, occupiers, public sector bodies, and other stakeholders.
Commercial awareness with the ability to innovate and manage projects, budgets, and client relationships.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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