Senior Land Rights Lead – Transmission Projects

Iberdrola

Cambuslang

On-site

GBP 57,000 - 70,000

Full time

4 days ago
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36 days annual leave
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Job summary

SP Energy Networks, part of the Iberdrola Group, is recruiting for a Lead Land Officer (Transmission) in Cambuslang. You will lead land rights acquisition and management across major transmission projects, coordinating with project teams and external stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, negotiation skills and experience across land processes, including wayleaves and compulsory purchase where applicable.

Qualifications

  • Substantial experience in a Land Officer or similar role within utilities or infrastructure.
  • Proven ability to manage land rights across major projects and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Experience negotiating land rights, wayleaves, easements and related agreements.

Responsibilities

  • Lead acquisition and management of land rights across major transmission projects.
  • Identify land-related risks and interpret land rights agreements for project teams.
  • Coordinate with project managers, consents, engineering and external stakeholders.
  • Manage land negotiations and compensation matters to protect business interests.
  • Oversee land-related reporting, governance and audit-ready records.

Skills

Land rights acquisition
Stakeholder engagement
Project delivery
Negotiation
Leadership
Data reporting
Legal agreements interpretation

Tools

Property systems (land records)

Job description

SP Energy Networks, part of the Iberdrola Group, is recruiting for a Lead Land Officer (Transmission) in Cambuslang. You will lead land rights acquisition and management across major transmission projects, coordinating with project teams and external stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, negotiation skills and experience across land processes, including wayleaves and compulsory purchase where applicable.

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