Land Manager - Transmission

Iberdrola Renewables; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy is seeking a Land Manager for their Transmission team. This role involves managing a team to secure land rights for electricity grid infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have expertise in energy consenting, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to lead a team. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including a pension scheme and annual leave.

Benefits

Pension scheme with company matching

36 days annual leave

Holiday purchase options

Share schemes

Financial wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Expertise in energy consenting and property law.
• Experience with stakeholders to develop strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage Transmission Land Team for electricity grid projects.
• Coordinate land strategies with engineering and planning teams.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Commercial Awareness

Job description

Land Manager - Transmission

Cambuslang

Salary from £60,800 (plus benefits)

Permanent / Hybrid

Closing Date: 23/05/2025

Help us create a better future, quicker

At SP Energy Networks, we focus on harnessing technology and innovation to build the networks of the future. Our team is creating a dynamic network to meet the demands for electricity, especially renewable electricity — safely, securely, and sustainably in our communities. We value people as central to building a better future and are seeking new talent to join us.

The Land & Planning Team within Energy Networks secures the land rights and planning consents necessary for installing and maintaining the distribution and transmission network to fulfill statutory obligations and business plans.

What you’ll be doing

You will manage and develop a Transmission Land Team, including external service providers, to obtain landowner permissions for electricity grid infrastructure projects, operational activities, and customer connections.

• Manage, coordinate, and provide land services to facilitate timely land consent delivery for transmission projects and operational activities.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop land strategies for major projects and support operational business, coordinating with solicitors and environmental planning teams for combined land and planning strategies.
• Monitor team and budget performance, report progress to stakeholders, and take corrective actions as needed.
• Develop and implement transmission land procedures, including statutory powers, and contribute to land & planning IT systems and digital processes.
• Coordinate with Distribution Land Manager, Estates Manager, and Divisional Solicitor on joint matters.
• Manage personnel, ensuring team skills and knowledge meet project needs, and support Land Officers with complex issues.
• Ensure team compliance with health and safety regulations, conduct safety audits, and update team on safety issues.

What you’ll bring

• Expertise in energy consenting, legislation, property law, valuations, Compensation Code, and agriculture practices to mitigate project risks.
• Experience working with stakeholders, including senior colleagues, solicitors, and industry peers, to develop strategies and policies for land & property portfolios.
• Strong negotiation and leadership skills, with the ability to lead and develop a team of land professionals.
• Ability to work independently on high-profile projects with sensitivity and support when needed.
• Commercial awareness regarding land valuations and project delivery impacts.
• Basic IT literacy.

What’s in it for you

Alongside a competitive salary, benefits include pension scheme with company matching up to 10%, 36 days annual leave, holiday purchase options, share schemes, financial wellbeing support, and various discounts and schemes for health, travel, and leisure.

Why ScottishPower

Part of the Iberdrola Group, we are committed to renewable energy and infrastructure development, investing over £6m daily to achieve Net Zero. We value diversity, inclusion, and social purpose, offering career growth and supporting our employees' personal and professional goals.

We support applicants with disabilities or long-term conditions, providing reasonable adjustments during recruitment. Contact [e-mail] for support.

Mobility

Applicants outside the country of the vacancy must meet immigration requirements to work legally. We will support necessary immigration processes.

IMPORTANT

Adverts close at 23:59 GMT the day before the job posting end date, which is 24 May 2025.