Job Description – Wayleave Engineer / Site Engineer
Location: Site-based (UK-wide travel required)
Reports to: Site and Project Managers
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Overview
We are seeking a proactive and adaptable Wayleave Engineer / Site Engineer to join our team delivering overhead line (OHL) transmission schemes across the UK. This dual-role combines wayleave and access negotiation with hands-on site engineering responsibilities, providing critical support in enabling and executing high-voltage construction works.
Key Responsibilities
Wayleave / Access Engineering
* Engage with landowners, tenants, agents, local authorities, and statutory bodies to secure necessary wayleave agreements, access rights, and consents.
* Conduct site visits and assessments to identify access constraints, environmental sensitivities, and land use impacts.
* Support resolution of landowner concerns, disputes, and compensation discussions in coordination with client Wayleave Officers.
* Maintain accurate records of wayleave status, correspondence, access agreements, and engagement logs.
* Liaise with the client’s wayleave, legal, and environmental teams to ensure alignment with scheme requirements.
* Contribute to access strategy development and route planning from a construction logistics perspective.
Site Engineering Support
* Assist Site and Project Managers and project teams in the delivery of construction works, including surveys, setting out, and quality assurance.
* Provide technical support to construction teams during piling, tower erection, stringing, and commissioning phases.
* Monitor site progress, prepare method statements and risk assessments, and assist in producing as-built records.
* Ensure compliance with HSEQ standards, environmental constraints, and temporary works requirements.
* Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and utility companies on-site.
Key Skills & Experience
* Proven experience in either wayleave/access negotiation or civil/site engineering within utilities, power transmission, or infrastructure sectors.
* Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, capable of engaging with a wide range of stakeholders.
* Working knowledge of UK legislation related to land access, planning, and environmental consents.
* Good understanding of OHL construction techniques and sequencing (132kV – 400kV preferred).
* Competency in reading technical drawings, maps, and land registry plans.
* CSCS card and full UK driving licence required.
Desirable Qualifications
* Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering, Land Management, Environmental Management, or a related field.
* Experience with GIS or CAD software.
* National Grid Person / BESC / Person Competent (desirable; training can be provided).
* Familiarity with National Grid TGN and TP documents or other DNO/TO standards.
Personal Attributes
* Self-motivated, able to manage own workload and prioritise tasks effectively.
* Professional and diplomatic in landowner and stakeholder engagement.
* Flexible and comfortable working in rural, remote, or challenging environments.
* Team player with a willingness to adapt to changing project needs.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary based on experience.
* Company vehicle.
* Paid travel and subsistence for site work.
* Opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure projects.
* Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
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