Rose Bowdery
Senior Associate Director (land access lead)
Rose is a diligent technical specialist in Land Access and Referencing at Ardent, with over 14 years’ experience delivering high-quality expertise in compulsory purchase, land access, referencing, and land assembly across all stages of major infrastructure schemes. She works in line with relevant legislation, including Development Consent Orders (DCOs) and Hybrid Bills.
Her project portfolio includes HS2 Phase 1 and 2, multiple National Highways schemes, Heathrow Expansion, and Anglian Water’s Strategic Pipeline Alliance. At Ardent, Rose currently leads land access delivery on East West Rail and Ørsted, managing complex access programmes, negotiating with stakeholders, and leading teams to coordinate site access for environmental and engineering surveys.
Known for her clear communication and strong organisational skills, Rose ensures key milestones are achieved while maintaining a positive experience for affected landowners and occupiers.