Land Consents Manager
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About the Role
Base Location: Flexible | We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSEN offices or depots inPerth, Aberdeen, Inverness, or Glasgow
Salary: £46,626 - £54,154depending on skills and experience + car /car allowance + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
Our Engineering Design & Consents Team within Large Capital Delivery (LCD) manages and delivers a diverse portfolio of Capex as well as Customer connections work, developing designs and consenting them through the design phase towards installation by our Contractors. We find practical solutions to the challenges of creating and maintaining a net zero electricity network by being a key stakeholder and engaging with other internal and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Our Land Consents Managers are a pivotal resource for ensuring successful delivery. In this role you'll be responsible for securing, maintaining and managing strategic land and property rights for underground cables, overhead lines and ground mounted plant on both public and privately-owned land.
- Devising land consents strategies to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and sustainably, managing asset risk in line with our network security obligations and requirements.
- Managing the preparation, negotiation and successful acquisition of wayleaves, servitudes, land purchases, lease agreements and access permissions across a portfolio of Large Capital Delivery projects.
- Assessment, negotiation and successful settlement of related agreements including (amongst others) compensation claims throughout project lifecycle.
- Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to develop and foster positive working relationships.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, you will ideally have:
- Knowledge of relevant consents, and experience in securing both voluntary and statutory consents for capital projects. Knowledge of associated environmental legislation is also desirable.
- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
- Experience working within a Rural or Land Management setting, or utilising and working with Land Agents as a Contractor.
- Experience of working with and getting agreement from key stakeholders, such as landowners, tenants, and their agents, local authorities and national agencies.
- A full, current driving licence.
About our Business
SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net-zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. You'll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net-zero, so team work will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger - an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.
What's in it for you?
We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for ' Inclusion & Diversity at SSE ' to find out more.
What happens now?
All applications should be made 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 flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact fiona.amith@sse.com / 01738 3409564.
Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.
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