Oxfordshire, Hampshire, Dorset, Berkshire, Sussex, Surrey, Kent | £55.5k – £66.7k per annum (dependent on skills and qualifications)
Full‑time | Hybrid
Joint‑contribution pension from 6% (12% total) – Enhanced maternity & family leave – Life assurance – HolidayPlus – Virtual GP & Employee Assistance Programme plus retail and leisure discounts & many more.
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The overall purpose of this role will be to provide support to the Business as a whole and the Legal Property team in ensuring that the Company has the appropriate property consents and agreements in place to protect and reduce risk to the group profile and its infrastructure/assets.
How you will contribute
* Providing prompt, effective and commercial guidance on land matters
* Engage with stakeholders at all levels, including landowners, Land Agents, Solicitors, and Heads Of within the SGN Group, to prepare, negotiate, and secure contracts for laying gas apparatus…
* Advise the business and secure all required statutory and planning consents
* Agree access routes with the Business and landowners, and negotiate compensation payments for losses due to work carried out by the Group…
* Document agreements with legally binding contracts and ensure obligations from negotiations are fulfilled
* Instruct, oversee, and manage external Land Agents
* Working with key stakeholders to challenge, advise and guide projects at all stages to ensure sites are ready to be commissioned on time to meet SGN’s obligations
* Confidently negotiating heads of terms and consents for the re‑siting, installation and/or replacement of gas infrastructure on both private and public land by way of licences, easements, leases and transfers
* Coaching and mentoring the England‑based land officers for continued excellence, improvement of efficiency and sustainability in land matters
* Assisting with the maintenance and updating of key land policy documents alongside the Land Policy Manager to ensure efficiencies and commonality of purpose
What you will need
* Practical knowledge of agricultural land valuation practice and principles or experience in a similar role is preferred
* Experience within the Utilities industry is beneficial but not essential
* Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel throughout South East England as required …
* Ability to manage a varied workload unsupervised to demanding timetables
* Strong communication skills to ensure effective passage of instructions and advice both written and orally and an ability to build rapport with a variety of people from different backgrounds
* A high attention to detail
* Comfortable with lone working as well as being a team player
* Proven experience in negotiating and securing rights for all sizes of infrastructure projects
We value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. If you are not sure you meet every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you.
Why SGN?
SGN leads pioneering research and development for a net‑zero energy system. Our innovative technologies are transforming the gas industry while keeping people safe and warm. We are an award‑winning employer, including CCA Gold Awards for Great Places to Work and Inclusivity and Accessibility, and a proud Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant.
If you require any accommodations or support during the application process, reach out to us. We're here to help ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for everyone.
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