Land Manager

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is seeking a professional to secure land rights critical for developing energy infrastructure. Responsibilities include preparing wayleaves, liaising with landowners, and negotiating agreements to ensure fair compensation. Ideal candidates will have robust experience in land management, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible working patterns, and a comprehensive benefits package aimed to support your overall wellbeing.

Benefits

Discounts on private healthcare

Gym memberships

Free online GP service

Interest-free loans for transport and tech

Qualifications

• Proactive organization and communication skills required.
• Experience with land acquisition and compensation principles.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Preparing wayleaves and compulsory purchase orders.
• Liaising with landowners for proposed route selections.
• Negotiating land management agreements.

Skills

Understanding of landownership systems in Scotland

Experience in dealing with land and property rights

Strong stakeholder management skills

Project management abilities

Job description

Base Location: Perth or Glasgow

Salary: £61,620 - £72,592 + car/cash allowance + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

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

The role

Our work is all about securing the land rights required to develop the proposed 400kV overhead lines, underground cables, and substations that will keep the country powered with clean, sustainable energy. It's a crucial role – one that blends the expertise of a land agent with the complexities of large-scale utilities projects. If you've worked in land management, you'll know that no two days are the same, and that's certainly true here at SSEN Transmission. A typical day might involve:

• Preparing necessary wayleaves and compulsory purchase orders.
• Liaising with landowners and occupiers over proposed route and site selection.
• Assessing the impact of infrastructure on land and businesses.
• Negotiating wayleaves or servitudes and ensuring best practice in land management.
• There's also a strong element of valuation and compensation assessment, making sure agreements are fair and balanced for all parties involved.

You have

To thrive in this role, organisation and proactivity are key. Our work is project based, and with so many internal and external stakeholders, you need to be a great communicator and problem solver. We're looking for:

• A good understanding of landownership systems in Scotland, land management practices and the use of compulsory powers, ideally gained within energy networks or other relevant utility,.
• Practical knowledge of land management matters and good experience in dealing with land and property rights, including experience in wayleaves, servitudes, land acquisition and the principles of compensation.
• Ability to project manage the production of necessary wayleaves and compulsory purchase orders, as well as drafting and implementing land assembly strategy to ensure the business underpins negotiations for voluntary land rights with the use of statutory powers.
• People who are well organised, forward thinking, and confident managing multiple priorities.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and find practical solutions.

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.

SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all - we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

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 Louise on [e-mail] / 01738 351671 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.