Land Officer (x6)
Various locations: Glasgow, Fife & Central, Lanarkshire, Ayrshire, Dumfries
Salary from £42,000 to £52,500
Permanent, 37 hours per week
Closing Date: 14/03/2025
Help us create a better future, quicker!
Our SP Energy Networks business is responsible for the distribution of electricity to your property via our network of pylons, substations, cables and power lines. We serve 3.5 million homes and businesses across Central & Southern Scotland, Cheshire, Merseyside, North Shropshire and North Wales. We work round the clock to make sure you have power.
The Land & Planning Team
The Land & Planning Team within Energy Networks provides support to the three Licence Businesses in obtaining appropriate land rights and planning consents required to install and maintain the distribution and transmission network to deliver its statutory obligations.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Provide land rights services, ensuring effective and timely delivery of Land Rights for distribution projects and operational activities.
* Proactively manage individual projects, resolving issues in the land rights process that may hinder project delivery.
* Provide specialist advice to project managers regarding land rights selection and alternative solutions when difficulties arise.
* Engage and negotiate with landowners to resolve matters satisfactorily and preserve Company rights.
* Undertake negotiations with landowners/agents affected by distribution activities to obtain necessary consents.
* Prepare land rights documentation and payments, and record transactions on internal IT systems.
* Assist in preparing necessary legal documents to secure permanent land rights for distribution assets.
* Undertake accurate and timely ‘marching in’ reports and support the delivery team during construction.
* Assist in preparing notices and applications for statutory powers as needed.
* Comply with Company Health and Safety requirements.
What You’ll Bring
* Expert knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Electricity Act 1989 and Property Law.
* Experience in implementing land rights processes and managing landowner relations.
* Strong negotiation skills and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
* Working knowledge of Distribution Networks and associated components.
* Ability to make balanced decisions based on available information.
* Relevant experience in land surveying or related disciplines.
What’s In It For You
We offer a competitive salary reviewed annually and a range of benefits including a pension scheme that doubles your contribution up to 10%.
Benefits
* 36 days annual leave
* Holiday purchase options
* Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
* Technology Vouchers
* Electric Vehicle Schemes
* Life Assurance (4x salary)
* Access to financial wellbeing support
Why SP Energy Networks
We are part of the Iberdrola Group, a leader in wind energy, and are committed to investing over £5.5 billion into our transmission network to support renewable energy growth. We value inclusion, diversity, and social purpose, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable support for candidates with disabilities. For support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.
Mobility
Applicants who are not citizens of the country of the vacancy will need to comply with immigration requirements. The Company will assist with necessary immigration processes if required.
IMPORTANT
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