Scheme Manager Land Acquisition

The Welsh Government operates name-free recruitment. The recruiting panel will not see personal information such as a candidate's name and address during the sifting process. This policy is in line with our commitment to end bias and promote equality and diversity.

Vacancy title

Scheme Manager Land Acquisition

Closing date

17/11/2025, 16:00

Advertising basis

Loan, Permanent

Actual starting salary

A non-negotiable starting salary of £29,657.00 will be offered to the successful candidate based on their skills, knowledge and experience and performance at interview.

Salary range or pay band

EO £29,657 to £33,748

Allowances

No

Work pattern

Full time (applications are welcome from people who work part time, as part of a job share or who work full time)

Group

Economy, Energy and Transport

Directorate

Transport and Digital Connectivity

Branch

Land Acquisition Team

Location (s)

Pan Wales

Pan Wales' means that the location in which the vacancy can be based is flexible, subject to the needs of the business. A list of the Welsh Government's offices can be found on Please note it may not always be possible to accommodate a preference for a specific office location.

Purpose of post

The land and property team are key part of wider delivery team within the Strategic Road Network (SRN) Division. The division is responsible for the planning, operation, maintenance and improvement of the motorway and trunk road network in Wales on behalf of Welsh Ministers. One of Wales' most important infrastructure assets with a value of over £18.0bn, it is essential for supporting the Welsh Government's vision for a sustainable and prosperous Wales. The SRN is also vital to the economy, connecting people and communities, enables access to vital services and has an important role to play in sustaining and enhancing our environmental assets and supporting sustainable transport. The land and property team are responsible for the acquisition, management, disposal and any associated compensation payments for land relating to any schemes.

You will work within the land acquisition team whilst also providing support for the property management team.

Join a Team That Shapes Wales' Infrastructure

The Land and Property Team plays a vital role in delivering improvements to Wales' motorway and trunk road network—one of the country's most valuable infrastructure assets, worth over £18 billion. As part of the Strategic Road Network (SRN) Division, we help connect communities, support the economy, and contribute to a greener, more sustainable Wales.

In this role, you'll be part of the land acquisition team, supporting the purchase, management, and disposal of land needed for major transport schemes. You'll also assist the property management team, helping to ensure land is used effectively and compensation is handled fairly.

This is a great opportunity to work at the heart of national infrastructure delivery, develop specialist knowledge, and make a real difference to people and places across Wales.

Key tasks

• Undertaking the statutory processes necessary for the acquisition of land and rights and payment of compensation associated with the construction and improvement of Motorways and Trunk Roads in Wales.
• Dealing with correspondence, queries and telephone calls from owners and occupiers of land required for road schemes.
• Raising and authorising payments up to a limit of £250k, monitoring expenditure, and forecasting likely monthly spend on the schemes under their control following standard practices.
• Drafting submissions for payment approval to the PLT governance panel and for approval by authorising officers.
• Working with the Team Leaders and drafting team in the preparation of drafts and advice in relation to Ministerial correspondence.
• Making the best use of IT, considering new systems and identifying ways to streamline procedures. Where opportunities arise, working with other Divisions and bodies to exchange ideas and best practice and develop better ways of working.
• Undertake site visits and represent the Division in scheme progress meetings with engineers, consultants and valuers and at Public Information Exhibitions.
• Assist with processing compensation claims under part 1 of the Land Compensation Act and disposals of Surplus land.
• Assist and support the staff in other parts of the Branch where needed.

Development opportunities

You will develop extensive knowledge of the legislation relating to the acquisition of land under the Highways Act 1980 and the various provisions which enable compensation to be paid to claimants under Acts including the Land Compensation Acts 1961 and 1973, the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965, the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, and the Planning and Compensation Act 1991

Make a Real Impact in Land and Compensation Services

In this role, you'll build expert knowledge of the legislation that governs how land is acquired for public infrastructure projects—such as roads—under the Highways Act 1980. You'll also learn how compensation is calculated and paid to landowners and claimants under key legislation including the Land Compensation Acts,

Compulsory Purchase Act, and Planning and Compensation Acts.

This is a great opportunity to develop specialist skills in a unique and meaningful area of public service, helping ensure fair and lawful outcomes for those affected by land acquisition.

Other vacancy related information

A reserve list may be held for this opportunity. Any candidate who is successful in being offered a reserve status, will remain on the reserve list for 12 months.

In the event of a large number of applications, an initial sift will be conducted against the lead assessment criterion Seeing the bigger picture. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift or progressed straight to assessment/interview.

In the case of more than one candidate scoring the same, the panel has agreed the following criteria will determine merit order:

• Seeing the Big Picture
• Making Effective Decisions
• Managing a Quality Service
• Delivering at Pace
• Hypothetical
• Experience 2

Vetting level

Basic

Number of posts

2

Contact point for further information regarding the post