Land Consents Manager

SSE plc; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Work vehicle provided

Job summary

SSE plc is seeking a Land Consents Manager to secure and manage land rights for underground cables and overhead lines across our distribution network. You’ll develop consent strategies and lead negotiations to keep projects on time and within budget.

Based in the Highlands with travel to Inverness, Elgin, Wick or Highlands and Islands, you’ll collaborate with landowners, authorities and agencies, and you’ll have access to a vehicle for work travel.

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Experience securing wayleaves, servitudes, land purchases, lease agreements and access permissions.
• Experience working with landowners, tenants, and their agents, local authorities, national agencies and the Scottish Government Energy Consents Unit.
• Solid understanding and practical application of land rights, planning procedures, and environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement consent strategies to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in a sustainable manner.
• Proactively manage risks to safeguard the long-term security of the electricity network.
• Lead negotiations and secure wayleaves, servitudes, land acquisitions, lease agreements and access permissions.
• Oversee the end-to-end management of compensation claims.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support project delivery and collaboration.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Land rights knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Driving licence

Job description

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations Inverness, Elgin, Wick or Highlands and Islands.

Salary: £50,964 - £60,899 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

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 position, 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

• Develop and implement consent strategies to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in a sustainable manner.
• Proactively manage risks to safeguard the long-term security of the electricity network.
• Lead negotiations and secure wayleaves, servitudes, land acquisitions, lease agreements and access permissions.
• Oversee the end-to-end management of compensation claims.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support project delivery and collaboration.

You have

• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Experience securing wayleaves, servitudes, land purchases, lease agreements and access permissions.
• Experience of working with key stakeholders, such as landowners, tenants, and their agents, local authorities, national agencies and the Scottish Government Energy Consents Unit.
• A solid understanding and practical application of land rights, planning procedures, and environmental legislation.

This role involves travel across various locations to support business needs. To enable you to fulfil these responsibilities, as a role requirement, the company will provide access to a vehicle for work-related travel.

The requirement will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and if the company car policy criteria are met, there will be an opportunity to join the company car scheme. Provision of a company car or cash allowance does not form part of the contractual terms and conditions of employment for this role.

A valid driving licence is essential.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

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 technical specialists 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 340954 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.

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