Land Consents Manager

SSE Enterprise; Slough; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company seeks a Land Consents Manager to oversee land rights for its projects across Southern England. The role involves ensuring timely delivery of project consents while managing key relationships with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a background in land acquisition within the electricity sector and strong negotiation skills. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits.

Benefits

Discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships

Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets

Cycle to Work scheme

Generous family entitlements

Qualifications

• Experience securing voluntary and statutory consents.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and Electricity Act 1989.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing preparation, negotiation, and acquisition of land rights.
• Developing land consents strategies for project delivery.
• Engaging with stakeholders to foster positive relationships.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder Engagement

Land Management

Education

Experience in Electricity Distribution

Job description

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Base Location: Swindon, Melksham, Andover, Slough, Oxford, Portsmouth, Petersfield, Aldershot, IOW, Basingstoke, New Forest, Poole, West London, Reading or Theale

Salary: £43,704 - £51,484 depending on skills and experience + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | options available.

We are looking for a new Land Consents Manager to join our busy team in our Capital, Maintenance and Inspection team based in Southern England.

Our Land Consents Managers are a pivotal resource for the successful delivery of our project portfolio in order to support a net carbon zero future across our electricity distribution network.

In this role you'll be in charge of 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.

You will:

• Devising land consents strategies to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and sustainably as well as managing risk to future network security.
• Managing preparation, negotiation and successful acquisition of wayleaves, easements, land purchases, lease agreements and access permissions.
• Assessing, negotiating and successful settlement of compensation claims.
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to develop and foster positive working relationships.
• Assisting with lodging S37 and Necessary Wayleave applications with the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ).

You have:

• Experience securing both voluntary and statutory consents ideally within Electricity Distribution, ideally with land acquisition experience.
• Experience of working with key stakeholders, such as landowners, tenants, and their agents, local authorities and national agencies.
• Knowledge of relevant consents and environmental legislation.
• Knowledge of the Electricity Act 1989, Permitted Development Rights and utilisation of statutory rights.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.

The role will require regular travel and a full current driving license is essential.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

, 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 / 01738 344051 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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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.