Land Project Manager – Offshore Development (Flexible)

ScottishPower; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Share Schemes

Private Medical Insurance

Health assessments

Job summary

ScottishPower in Glasgow/London is seeking a Project Manager (Land) to lead land access and land agent relationships for major offshore and onshore development projects. You will manage land agreements, compulsory acquisitions, and coordinate with internal teams to enable cable installation.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, GIS inputs, and risk management, with a flexible hybrid working pattern and a competitive salary plus up to 15% bonus and health cover.

Qualifications

• You will have relevant experience in Project management and Land Management to support major UK infrastructure projects.
• Experience in onshore and/or offshore development within a multi-disciplinary project environment.
• Experience in offshore windfarms, onshore/offshore grid connection works, is desirable.
• Experience in management of multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to translate technical detail into commercial impact.
• Strong planning and analysis skills with the ability to anticipate problems and mitigate.
• Excellent interpersonal, report writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate access to land for surveys through notices or compulsory powers.
• Negotiate Option agreements with landowners and third parties with internal support.
• Manage land-related GIS inputs for onshore cable routes.
• Provide land-specific project management support to onshore development projects including OFTO packages.
• Act as the point of contact for landowners and land agents on project information and works.
• Inform execution teams about land agreements and facilitate reinstatement and pre-construction activities.
• Manage risk registers and contractual material, and share with relevant teams.
• Attend kick-off and site meetings to ensure obligations are understood and met.

Skills

Land management

Project management

Multi-disciplinary teams

Commercial impact

Planning & analysis

Interpersonal skills

Report writing

Time management

Self-motivation

Work under pressure

Tools

GIS

Job description

ScottishPower in Glasgow/London is seeking a Project Manager (Land) to lead land access and land agent relationships for major offshore and onshore development projects. You will manage land agreements, compulsory acquisitions, and coordinate with internal teams to enable cable installation.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, GIS inputs, and risk management, with a flexible hybrid working pattern and a competitive salary plus up to 15% bonus and health cover.