Wayleave Warden – Ipswich (Contract) | Major Infrastructure Project Location: Ipswich (Office-Based with Occasional Site Visits) Contract Role Start Date: ASAP Sector: Utilities / Infrastructure / Power Transmission About the Role We’re working on behalf of a leading Tier 1 infrastructure contractor to source a Wayleave Warden for a nationally significant underground cabling project. This Ipswich-based position will support the coordination of land access, third-party consents, and stakeholder engagement—ensuring smooth delivery of works across key utility routes. If you have a background in land access, wayleave negotiations, or liaison with local authorities and landowners, this is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile programme with long-term potential. What You’ll Be Doing Liaising with internal project teams and the client’s land rights specialists to coordinate site access Engaging with landowners (Grantors), land agents, and local authorities to obtain necessary consents Managing planning submissions and highway applications (e.g. road or footpath closures) Keeping accurate photographic/video records of site condition before and after access Communicating access restrictions or changes to project stakeholders in a timely manner Maintaining grantor concern logs and ensuring all documentation is kept up to date Supporting safety inspections and project inductions (office-based coordination with occasional site travel) What We’re Looking For Essential: Strong communication and negotiation skills Experience engaging with landowners, agents, or local authorities Ability to manage access coordination in a dynamic project environment Full UK driving licence Desirable: Familiarity with utilities or infrastructure projects Awareness of health, safety and environmental protocols Knowledge of traffic management or planning legislation Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to support a landmark UK infrastructure project from a regional base in Ipswich, with limited travel and a strong focus on stakeholder engagement and coordination. You'll be part of a collaborative team on a contract basis, with the backing of a major infrastructure delivery partner. Interested? Apply now or message us directly for a confidential chat about the role and next steps