What is the Role
Our Large Capital Delivery (LCD) team are a pivotal resource to help us create a net zero world for tomorrow, while delivering a safe, resilient and responsive electricity distribution network for all our customers. In this role you'll be working in a team where you will be responsible for securing, safe, robust land and property rights for subsea cables, particularly where these make landfall and connect into the wider electricity network by means of underground cables, overhead lines and ground mounted plant on both public and privately-owned land.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- To independently manage the negotiation and delivery of land and access rights for a portfolio of capital investment projects, customer connections, cable inspections and cable maintenance projects.
- To manage and ensure a high standard of service from consent contractors, where these are utilised, including directing and overseeing contractor's negotiations relating to wayleaves, servitudes, land purchases, lease agreements, compensation events and access permissions.
- Develop positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Independently work to identify land rights related risks and devise an approach to report, mitigate and manage those risks.
- Proactively provide cost and risk information to inform setting and management of budgets and programme.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, you will ideally have:
- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
- Experience securing land rights – servitudes, land purchases, leases and access agreements.
- Experience of working with key stakeholders, such as The Crown Estate, landowners, tenants, agents, local authorities, national agencies.
- Good working knowledge of and application of land rights, planning process and land compensation principles.
- A full, current driving licence.
- A member of the RICS (or willing to work towards obtaining membership).
- Competency with GIS would be advantageous.
About our Business
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?
An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package
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. Search for '' to find out more.
Our Benefits
* Sharesave Scheme
* 34 days of annual leave
* Option to purchase up to 10 days holiday
* Interest-free technology loans
* 24/7 free and confidential employee counselling service
* Private healthcare discounts
* Subsidised gym memberships
* 21 weeks full pay maternity leave
* Cycle to Work scheme with generous £2500 limit
* Interest-free salary advance to cover transport season tickets