Asset Manager (Rural)

Crown Estate Scotland; Falkirk; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental estate organization based in Scotland is seeking an Asset Manager (Rural) to manage the development of offshore data and energy transmission infrastructure. This full-time role offers flexibility in working arrangements and an opportunity to work closely with dedicated professionals in the marine energy sector. The ideal candidate will have strong management skills and a solid understanding of the offshore cables market, contributing to the development of Scotland's energy landscape. Closing date for applications is January 5, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience managing development activities related to offshore data and energy transmission.
• Ability to maintain and develop relationships with tenants and applicants.
• Knowledge of the offshore energy market and its dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Manage development phase for offshore telecommunications and energy infrastructure.
• Establish relationships and manage agreements with applicants and tenants.
• Represent the company in groups concerning offshore energy and data development.

Skills

Management of development phase

Understanding of offshore cables market

Strong communication skills

Industry coordination

Job description

Asset Manager (Rural)

Edinburgh

£59,003

The role

Crown Estate Scotland has an exciting opportunity for a Development Manager (Transmission) to join our Marine Energy & Infrastructure team on a full-time 18 months fixed-term basis.

This role will:

• Manage development phase and enabling activities for offshore data and energy transmission infrastructure such as subsea telecoms cables, high voltage electricity cables and interconnectors.
• Manage applicant and tenant relationships, the development of property agreements and management of Option Agreements.
• Establish and maintain an understanding of the various offshore cables market (data and energy) including development of the transmission network to support the delivery of offshore wind in Scotland, current and future dynamics, identifying influencing factors, and developing key opportunities for Crown Estate Scotland.
• Represent Crown Estate Scotland on groups (incepting / leading groups as required) to maximise Crown Estate Scotland’s contribution to the development and maturity of the transmission aspects of data and offshore energy markets in Scotland such as consenting, policy, and practical delivery challenges.
• Coordinate with industry to identify and deliver studies to promote understanding and solutions for issues facing Crown Estate Scotland offshore wind interests.

The contractual working location of this role is our Edinburgh office. We believe work is something you do, not a place you go to, and we are committed to supporting employees to work flexibly and in a way that suits their role and preferences.

By joining the Crown Estate Scotland team, you’ll be surrounded by dedicated and talented individuals who are passionate about what they do, giving you the opportunity to learn and develop. You’ll be working alongside like-minded individuals who are working towards achieving the shared goal of making Scotland a better place.

Crown Estate Scotland is committed to diversity and inclusion, and we encourage applications from people from all backgrounds. We want to ensure every candidate has a positive experience and can most effectively demonstrate their suitability for the role they are applying for. Please tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to help you in your application or with our recruitment and selection process.

We welcome requests to work on a job share basis.

Closing date: 5 January 2026.