Land Manager/Senior Land Manager Opportunities

ENGINEERINGUK; Inverness; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Land Managers and Senior Land Managers to join their team during a pivotal time in the energy sector. This role involves securing land rights for high-profile projects aimed at achieving the UK government's 2030 net zero targets. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and engage with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with legal regulations while balancing project objectives and landowner needs. If you are passionate about land management and making a significant impact in the energy landscape, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Sharesave Scheme

34 days of annual leave

Option to purchase up to 10 days holiday

Interest-free technology loans

24/7 free and confidential employee counselling service

Private healthcare discounts

Subsidised gym memberships

21 weeks full pay maternity leave

Cycle to Work scheme with generous £2500 limit

Interest-free salary advance for transport season tickets

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of landownership systems and practical knowledge of land management.
• Knowledge of land and property rights, including wayleaves and servitudes.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and maintain land and property rights for projects in compliance with legal requirements.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders to facilitate project success.

Skills

Land Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Legal Compliance

Knowledge of Electricity Act

Understanding of Landownership Systems

Education

Membership of Rural Professional Group

Relevant Degree in Land Management or Related Field

Job description

Land Manager/Senior Land Manager Opportunities

Sector: Utilities, Oil, Gas and Energy
Role: Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time

Base Location: Perth, Inverness, or Aberdeen
Salary: £47,600 - £71,600 + 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

This is an exciting time to join SSEN Transmission. With a pipeline of high profile Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) projects set to transform the energy landscape in the coming years, we are looking for Land Managers and Senior Land Managers to help secure the land rights needed for these vital developments. From 400kV overhead lines and underground cables to substations, your work will play a crucial role in delivering the UK government's 2030 net zero targets. This role is similar to that of a land agent, where you will collaborate with multi-disciplinary project teams from the early design stages through to construction. You will engage with a variety of stakeholders to ensure land and property rights are secured and managed effectively, balancing the needs of landowners and project objectives.

You will

• Work to obtain and maintain robust land and property rights for projects across SSEN Transmission's network area, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Apply Land Assembly Strategy to deliver project programmes for Large Capital Projects across Base Capex, Customer Connections and Strategic Wider Works portfolios as well as managing risk to future Network security.
• Develop strong working relationships with landowners, tenants, agents, local authorities, and key industry bodies such as the Scottish Government Energy Consents Unit and Forestry and Land Scotland to facilitate project success.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, including the Electricity Act 1989, Land Compensation Act 1973, and Compulsory Purchase Act 1965, while advising on best practices in land acquisition, valuation, and compensation.
• Senior Land Managers will provide senior support across a designated region of SSEN Transmission's network area. You will be tasked with securing, maintaining, and managing robust land and property rights over a challenging portfolio of projects. Your work will be instrumental in securing land rights for the Transmission ASTI projects, required to deliver government 2030 net zero targets.

You have

• Strong understanding of landownership systems in Scotland and practical knowledge of relevant land management matters.
• Knowledge of land and property rights, including good knowledge of wayleaves, servitudes and land acquisition.
• Good understanding of the relevant sections of the Electricity Act 1989, the Land Compensation Act 1973 and the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965.
• Solid grasp of energy networks and their structure and governance.
• Membership of Rural Professional Group of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors or the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers, or alternatively aspirations to work towards these.

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. 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.

Our Benefits

• Sharesave Scheme
• 34 days of annual leave
• Option to purchase up to 10 days holiday
• Interest-free technology loans
• 24/7 free and confidential employee counselling service
• Private healthcare discounts
• Subsidised gym memberships
• 21 weeks full pay maternity leave
• Cycle to Work scheme with generous £2500 limit
• Interest-free salary advance to cover transport season tickets

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