Land Rights Specialist – Utilities Projects

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

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Holiday purchase in leave

Share Incentive Plan

Electric Vehicle Schemes

Cycle to Work

Job summary

SP Energy Networks, part of the Iberdrola group, is seeking a Land Officer to secure land rights for 33kV and below distribution projects. You will manage landowner negotiations, advise on rights options, and support timely project delivery to maintain network safety.

The role demands strong negotiation, broad stakeholder engagement, and the ability to work with internal and external legal teams. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Preferably knowledge and practical experience in land rights transactions in the electricity sector or other utilities or land related activities.
• Knowledge of land rights processes and procedures relating to project delivery and landowner relations.
• Expert negotiation skills using legislation and Company policies.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of parties at varying levels within organisations.
• Driver's license is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide land rights services for distribution projects and day-to-day activities within the district or as instructed by the Land Team Leader.
• Proactively manage projects to resolve problems in the land rights process
• Provide specialist advice on the selection of appropriate Land Rights
• Engage and negotiate with landowners to secure appropriate consents
• Undertake negotiations with landowners/agents regarding farming practices, rent, compensation and construction requirements
• Provide input on alternative engineering and financial solutions to facilitate consent and project delivery
• Liaise with customers on land rights for customer connections
• Prepare information for legal instruction to secure permanent land rights and support internal/external legal teams
• Maintain accurate data records and support site visits during construction
• Assist in drafting submissions for hearings and cooperate with legal teams

Skills

Land rights negotiations

Project delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

Job description

SP Energy Networks, part of the Iberdrola group, is seeking a Land Officer to secure land rights for 33kV and below distribution projects. You will manage landowner negotiations, advise on rights options, and support timely project delivery to maintain network safety.

The role demands strong negotiation, broad stakeholder engagement, and the ability to work with internal and external legal teams. A valid driver's license is required.