Land Consents Manager

6 days ago

Inverness, Highland, United Kingdom SSE Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Land Consents Manager to join our Engineering Design & Consents Team within Large Capital Delivery (LCD). This role is responsible for securing, maintaining, and managing strategic land and property rights for underground cables, overhead lines, and ground-mounted plant on both public and privately-owned land.

Key Responsibilities
  • Devising land consents strategies to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and sustainably, managing asset risk in line with our network security obligations and requirements.
  • Managing the preparation, negotiation, and successful acquisition of wayleaves, servitudes, land purchases, lease agreements, and access permissions across a portfolio of Large Capital Delivery projects.
  • Assessment, negotiation, and successful settlement of related agreements, including compensation claims throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to develop and foster positive working relationships.
Requirements
  • Knowledge of relevant consents and experience in securing both voluntary and statutory consents for capital projects, with knowledge of associated environmental legislation desirable.
  • Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
  • Experience working within a rural or land management setting, or utilizing and working with land agents as a contractor.
  • Experience of working with and getting agreement from key stakeholders, such as landowners, tenants, and their agents, local authorities, and national agencies.
  • A full, current driving license.
About Our Business

SSE Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of over 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity while developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net-zero tomorrow.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing, and much more. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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