Land Rights Lead – Power Infrastructure

ScottishPower; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme with double match up to

Life Assurance

Job summary

ScottishPower's SP Energy Networks in Wrexham is seeking a Land Officer to secure land rights for 33kV and below distribution projects, guiding approvals and ensuring asset safety across the network. You will manage landowner negotiations, prepare information for legal teams, and support project delivery with timely consent.

Candidates should have experience in land rights transactions in utilities, strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to balance options and drive safe,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of land rights transactions in utilities or related land activities.
• Experience with land rights processes for project delivery and landowner relations.
• Strong negotiation skills in regulatory and stakeholder contexts.
• Excellent communication with diverse stakeholders and senior managers.
• Ability to make balanced decisions and foresee outcomes.
• Driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide land rights services for distribution projects and day-to-day activities.
• Manage projects to resolve land rights issues affecting capital programmes and asset safety.
• Advise on suitable land rights and explore alternative solutions with project managers.
• Engage with landowners to obtain necessary rights and resolve disputes.
• Negotiate terms with landowners considering compensation and construction needs.
• Prepare information for legal instruction to secure permanent land rights.

Skills

Land rights experience

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Driver's license

Job description

ScottishPower's SP Energy Networks in Wrexham is seeking a Land Officer to secure land rights for 33kV and below distribution projects, guiding approvals and ensuring asset safety across the network. You will manage landowner negotiations, prepare information for legal teams, and support project delivery with timely consent.

Candidates should have experience in land rights transactions in utilities, strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to balance options and drive safe,