Disputes Manager
Location
london, england
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Management & Operations
Posted
June 20, 2026
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-...