Principal Property Manager - Salinity (Maternity Cover)


Company:	The Coal Authority
Salary:	£52,443.90 to £58,271 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Mansfield, NG18 4RG
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	17 Oct 2026
Closing date:	30 Oct 2026

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Summary

Lead complex land and property acquisitions that help protect the environment and improve communities.

We're looking for an experienced Chartered Surveyor to join the Mining Remediation Authority as Principal Property Manager within our Salinity Programme.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a specialist property team, influence strategic decisions and play a key role in delivering nationally important environmental projects.

You'll oversee the acquisition of land and property rights needed to support major remediation programmes, working with landowners, local authorities, partners and technical specialists to deliver successful outcomes.

About You

You'll be:

- A Chartered Surveyor (MRICS or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience.

- Experienced in land, property, development or infrastructure environments.

- A strong negotiator with a track record of securing complex land and property rights.

- An effective leader who can develop high-performing teams and build strong stakeholder relationships.

- Commercially aware, financially astute and comfortable working in complex programme environments.

Why Join Us?

This 12-month maternity cover role offers the chance to:

- Lead a high-profile property function.

- Work on projects that deliver real environmental and community benefits.

- Shape strategy and programme delivery.

- Collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders and technical experts.

- Develop your experience within a purpose-driven organisation making a tangible difference.

Location: Hybrid working, with an average of two days per week in our Mansfield office and occasional travel as required.

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