Land Rights and Consents Specialist

National Grid; New Jersey; On-site; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days leave + 8 bank holidays

Pension scheme (contributory)

Share Save plan

Private healthcare for you and family

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

National Grid is seeking a Wayleaves Specialist based in Gloucester on a temporary basis for up to 12 months. You will negotiate consents, wayleaves and easements for distribution assets, settle damage claims, and design and survey for major overhead line schemes.

You may support tree cutting and staff training in estates matters. You should have or be working towards RICS accreditation or legal background, strong negotiation and communication skills, and a valid driving licence.

Qualifications

• RICS accreditation or legal background would be beneficial.
• Proficient negotiation and influencing skills with customers, landowners and Local Authorities.
• Understanding of overhead lines and underground cables in the distribution network.
• Familiar with deeds, wayleaves and environmental legislation; mapping and updating records.
• Must have a full and valid driving licence.
• This role may require a DBS check depending on the assignment.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate specialist consents, wayleaves, easements and agreements for distribution assets.
• Settle damage claims and advise customers affected of activity impact.
• Assess site risks and take action to remove or avoid them.
• Lead and train staff on wayleaves, easements, consents and agreements.
• Identify opportunities for performance improvements and implement changes.
• Issue work to contractors and perform quality checks on works.
• Keep abreast of estates related developments and regulatory changes.
• Report accidents, injuries or property damage as required.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Driving licence

Overhead lines knowledge

Geographic mapping

Education

RICS accreditation or legal background

Tools

Geographic mapping

Record searching

Job description

A temporary opportunity is available for a Wayleaves Specialist based in Gloucester for a period of up to 12 months subject to review. You will be accountable to the Team Manager for the provision of specialist estates and survey services to your own and other teams. Your main duties and responsibilities will be the negotiation of complex consents, wayleaves, easements, and agreements in respect of the location of distribution assets, to settle significant damage claims and to design, survey and prepare specifications for major overhead line schemes. You may also provide support in the management of the tree cutting program. In addition, you will be required to identify training needs of your own and other team members and provide training as necessary in estates and survey related Matters. Evidence of your qualifications will be required prior to appointment. Depending on experience, you may initially be appointed at a lower salary until all relevant courses and training are complete.

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.

Main Responsibilities

• Negotiate specialist consents, wayleaves, easements and agreements in respect of the location of distribution assets
• Settle damage claims
• Assessing the potential impact of a specific work activity on customers and advising customers affected of the impact of activities
• Resolving customer complaints directly wherever possible
• 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
• Identify opportunities for improvement in performance and implement or recommend change
• Issue work to contractors, and approve daily work sheets
• Carry out quality and compliance checks on contractors works.

The Ideal Candidate

• RICS accreditation or legal background (with experience as a Paralegal or in a similar legal support role) would be beneficial. This experience is not essential but would be highly advantageous.
• You should have proficient negotiation and influencing skills and must be able to demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with customers, landowners and Local Authorities.
• Ideally you would have an understanding of how overhead lines are constructed and underground cables are installed along with a general appreciation of the distribution network.
• You should be familiar with the operation of deeds and wayleaves, be aware of environmental legislation relating to statutory consents and have experience of geographic mapping and searching/updating computer records.
• As you will need to be mobile throughout the area you must have a full and valid driving licence.
• 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.

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
• 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] Recruitment correspondence is usually sent by email, please check your email account including spam/junk folders regularly after the closing date. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient numbers of suitable applications be received, so it would be best to apply as soon as you can. 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.