Senior Land Manager
Closing date: 7th May
Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations – Perth or Glasgow.
Salary: £60,000 - £75,100 + 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 looking for a Senior Land Manager to support a major programme of new infrastructure across the north and east of Scotland. You will help secure the land and property rights needed for overhead lines, underground cables and substations that are essential to delivering the UK’s 2030 net zero ambitions. This is a senior, influential role where you will guide strategy, lead engagement with landowners and key bodies, and ensure projects have the land access they need to progress.
You will
* Lead land and property activities within a defined region, securing, maintaining and managing robust land rights across a varied portfolio of projects.
* Apply and deliver Land Assembly Strategies that support the successful delivery of capital projects, customer connections and wider network development programmes.
* Build and maintain strong working relationships with landowners, tenants, agents, local authorities, government bodies and other key stakeholders.
* Provide expert guidance on policy, valuation, compensation and the practical management of land rights to support project delivery.
* Help manage future network risk by ensuring land and property rights are comprehensive, compliant and fit for purpose.
You have
* A strong understanding of landownership systems in Scotland and practical experience in land management.
* Proven knowledge of land and property rights, including wayleaves, servitudes and land acquisition.
* A sound understanding of relevant legislation, including the Electricity Act 1989, the Land Compensation Act 1973 and the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965.
* Good knowledge of how energy networks operate, including their structure and governance.
* Membership of RICS (Rural Professional Group) or CAAV, or a clear commitment to working towards this.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact louise.markwick@sse.com / 01738 351671 to discuss how we can support you.
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