Land Manager
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About the Role
Base Location: Reading, London, Glasgow or Perth
Salary: Competitive + car / car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
Are you a dynamic and experienced professional looking for an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the energy industry? Join SSE's Distributed Energy business as a Land Manager and be part of a company that is revolutionizing the energy landscape.
SSE's Distributed Energy business is at the forefront of the transition to a sustainable energy future. With a strong focus on Solar, Electricity Networks, Electric Vehicle and Heat asset businesses, we are on a mission to expand and become a £1bn valued company within just 5 years. As a Land Manager within the Land, Property & Consents Team, you will play a critical role in driving this growth by negotiating and securing vital agreements and acquisitions for our projects.
At SSE, we offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment where your skills and expertise will be valued.
As Land Manager your key responsibilities will include:
- Providing support to the business to deliver a range of land services including land origination and feasibility, land assembly, valuation, negotiation of option agreements, leases, wayleaves and other land rights and acquisitions.
- Contribute and assist in the delivery of the Land, Property & Consents function strategy in supporting the business objectives and growth ambitions.
- Manage and ensure the timely delivery of all land agreements and land rights required for projects through the origination, development and construction stages. Lead and provide support and advice to the Project Development Managers on all land matters, negotiations and internal approval processes.
- Maintain effective communication and transparency of deliverables and risks with internal stakeholders including project teams, senior management, procurement and legal.
- Work with project teams to appoint external consultants under a clear Scope of Works and manage such appointments effectively in order to secure value for money and timely execution of deliverables.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to:
- Be educated to degree level in a relevant discipline, a member of or working towards being a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
- Have experience in acquisition and/or development across relevant sectors including renewables, rural, residential and commercial.
- Have experience and strong skills in land and property negotiations.
- Have experience in project management and an understanding of major project delivery.
- Have the ability to effectively manage and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
About our Business
SSE Enterprise Utilities is the Distributed Energy (DE) and Private Networks business of SSE plc. We finance, own, operate and maintain energy infrastructure for commercial, industrial and residential customers - providing them with a market leading project development service and certainty of operational performance and asset management. In order to accelerate progress towards net zero SSE Group is investing £7m a day on low carbon infrastructure, creating 1,000 green jobs a year in the process, as part of its £25bn NZAP (Net Zero Acceleration Programme).
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 Zoe on zoe.gillespie@sse.com / 01738 344072.
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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