Land Rights and Consents Specialist

Western Power Distribution Plc; Swansea; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days leave + 8 bank holidays

Pension scheme (12% match)

Annual Share Save plan

Life insurance 4x salary

Private healthcare

Job summary

National Grid Electricity Distribution seeks a Lands Rights and Consents Specialist to join the Swansea-based team. You will negotiate wayleaves, easements and land agreements for our distribution network and resolve complex land and damage claims, while guiding colleagues on estates matters.

This role follows our hybrid approach with both office and home working after initial training. Travel across the area is required and APC qualification is expected. Salary offers reflect training period.

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation, influencing and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to engage with customers, landowners and Local Authorities.
• High accuracy, quality and attention to detail.
• Organised, proactive and collaborative delivery approach.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate specialist consents, wayleaves, easements and agreements for distribution assets.
• Manage and settle damage claims.
• Assess impact of activities on customers and advise accordingly.
• Resolve customer enquiries and complaints.
• Investigate estate-related matters and report findings.
• Provide training on estates and survey matters.
• Lead and train staff on wayleaves, easements and consents.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Detail orientation

Project management

Education

Knowledge of wayleaves and easements

Tools

Geographic mapping tools

Electronic records systems

Job description

About Us

We're National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses.

National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. We are building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues - who in turn help to build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future and we are doing this in a fast-moving industry with an increasing focus on tackling climate change, exploring new energy sources that are renewable, low carbon, and improve efficiency to meet demand.

Job Introduction

An exciting opportunity is available for a Lands Rights and Consents Specialist to join our team based in Swansea.

In this role, you will negotiate specialist consents, wayleaves, easements and land agreements relating to our electricity distribution network, while supporting the resolution of complex land and damage claims. You will also provide guidance and training to colleagues on estates and survey-related matters, helping to develop expertise across the team.

As part of our hybrid working approach this role offers a mix of office and home working. Hybrid working can be considered once initial training has been completed, typically within 6-12 months and subject to business requirements.

Main Responsibilities

• Negotiate specialist consents, wayleaves, easements and agreements in respect of the location of distribution assets
• Managing and settling damage claims
• Assessing the potential impact of a specific work activity on customers and advising customers affected of the impact of activities
• Resolving customer enquiries and complaints`
• Investigating and reporting on estate related matters
• Exercise leadership
• Introduce new wayleaves, easements, consents and agreements techniques and methods
• Train appropriate staff on the aspects of wayleaves, easements, consents and agreements
• Keep abreast of estates related development
• Assess site risks, and take action to remove or avoid those risks
• Report any accident, injury, damage to property or near miss
• Identifying and implementing opportunities for service improvement
• Issue work to contractors, and approve daily work sheets
• Carry out quality and compliance checks on contractors works.

The Ideal Candidate

We are interested in hearing from candidates that can demonstrate:

• Strong negotiation, influencing and relationship-building skills
• The ability to engage and communicate effectively with customers, landowners and Local Authorities.
• High standards of accuracy, quality and attention to detail
• An organised, proactive and collaborative approach to delivery and problem-solving
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple projects with competing priorities

You’ll have knowledge of wayleaves, easements and land agreements, along with relevant environmental legislation. Knowledge of electricity distribution networks, overhead lines and underground cables, along with experience using geographic mapping systems and maintaining electronic records, would be beneficial.

As travel across the area is required, a full UK driving licence is essential.

Full training and support will be provided. The successful candidate will be expected to work towards and achieve the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC). Please note that initial appointment may be at a lower salary until all required training and qualifications have been successfully completed.

Evidence of your qualifications will be required prior to appointment.

About The Company

Joining the UK's leading electricity distribution business means plenty of career opportunities and well-deserved recognition. We reward hard work and encourage ambition. So, as well as a competitive salary, you will also benefit from:

• 26 days paid leave plus 8 bank holidays, up to 28 days with continuous service
• Competitive contributory pension scheme (we double match your contributions up to a maximum of 12%)
• Annual Share Save plan
• Life insurance x 4 annual salary
• Contributory private healthcare scheme for you and your family
• Support via our Employee Assistance Programme, including musculoskeletal and physiotherapy services
• Free on-site parking at all our main sites

Things you need to know

As an equal opportunities employer who is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we celebrate individual difference and are actively bringing in more employees from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture. If you require additional support to complete your online application, please email [e-mail]

Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.

National Grid Electricity Distribution is committed to safeguarding the interests of the Company, colleagues and customers. This role is subject to a satisfactory Barring Service, (DBS) check, depending on the role different levels of screening and vetting are required. Some roles require a triannual check.