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About the role
Base Location: Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness
Salary: £47,600 - £71,600 + car / cash allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
We are part of Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks, operating under licence as Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission plc for the transmission of electricity in the north of Scotland.
The duties and responsibilities of the Senior Land and Compensation Manager are:
* Management of Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission's land and property rights for its network, managing risks associated with these rights, and implementing effective actions to ensure the successful outcome of the overall Land Assembly Strategy.
* Involvement with the management and development of innovations and work streams designed to mitigate risks and challenges to legal rights in property and land.
* Coordination of strategies in relation to the retention, updating and upgrading of land rights, and associated compensation claims, focusing on negotiation of land rights with landowners and assessment of compensation claims.
* Implementing the securing of land rights through the promotion of necessary wayleaves and compulsory purchase orders where necessary.
* Stakeholder engagement with a wide array of stakeholders to develop and maintain positive working relationships.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
* Excellent understanding of landownership and land management systems in Scotland with a sound knowledge of land and property rights, including wayleaves, servitudes and property acquisition.
* Excellent negotiation skills and ability to form effective relationships with stakeholders.
* Excellent understanding of the relevant sections of the Electricity Act 1989, the Land Compensation (Scotland) Act 1963, the Land Compensation Act 1973 and the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965.
* Membership of the Rural Professional Group of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors or the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers.
About our Business
At SSEN Transmission, we take immense pride in owning and operating the high-voltage electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to wherever it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve.
What's in it for you?
An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more.
As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE.
Next Steps
All applications should be submitted online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.
If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Shirley on shirley-anne.o'connor@sse.com / 01738 351976.
Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.
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