Land Consent Manager

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company seeks a Land Consents Manager to oversee securing land rights for electricity distribution. Responsibilities include negotiating wayleaves and engaging with stakeholders. Ideal candidates should possess strong negotiation skills and experience in land agreements, along with knowledge of relevant legislation. Flexible working locations in the UK are available, alongside a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Discounts on private healthcare

Access to online GP and counselling

Interest-free loans for transport

Generous family entitlements

Qualifications

• Experience of working with landowners, tenants, and agencies.
• Sound knowledge of planning processes.
• Strong ability to manage compensation claims.

Responsibilities

• Devise consent strategies for capital investment projects.
• Negotiate acquisitions of wayleaves and permissions.
• Manage risks impacting network security.
• Engage with stakeholders for positive relationships.

Skills

Excellent negotiation and influencing skills

Experience securing wayleaves, easements

Experience with stakeholders

Knowledge of land rights and legislation

Full, current driving licence

Job description

Base Location: Reading, Melksham, Andover, Poole or Yeovil.

Salary: £49,004 - £57,728 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Flexible UK | We will, however, need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSEN offices or depots around Forbury, Melksham, Andover, Poole, Yeovil.

The role

Our Land Consents Managers play a vital role in ensuring the successful delivery of our project portfolio, helping drive progress toward a net zero carbon future across our electricity distribution network. In this role, you'll be responsible for securing, managing, and maintaining strong land and property rights for underground cables, overhead lines, and ground‑mounted equipment on both public and private land.

You will

• Devise consent strategies to ensure our capital investment projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in a sustainable way.
• Manage risks that could impact the future security of the network.
• Negotiate the successful acquisition of wayleaves, easements, land purchases, lease agreements, and access permissions.
• Manage compensation claims from end to end.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to develop strong, positive working relationships.

You have

• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
• Experience securing wayleaves, easements, land purchases, lease agreements and access permissions.
• Experience of working with key stakeholders, such as landowners, tenants, and their agents, local authorities, and national agencies.
• A sound knowledge of and application of land rights, planning processes and environmental legislation.
• A full, current driving licence.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition - to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future.

SSEN Distribution , part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [e-mail] / 01738 341814 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.