Land Consents Manager
* Job Number: 557418
* Closing at: Feb 8 2026 - 23:55 GMT
Base Location: Swindon, Melksham, Andover, Slough, Oxford, Portsmouth, Petersfield, Aldershot, Basingstoke, New Forest, Poole, Reading or Theale.
Salary: £43,704 - £57,728 depending on skills and experience + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | options available.
We are looking for a new Land Consents Manager to join our busy team in our Customer Delivery team based in Southern England.
Our Land Consents Managers play a pivotal role for the successful delivery of our project portfolio in order to support a net carbon zero future across our electricity distribution network.
In this role you'll be in charge of securing, maintaining and managing strategic land and property rights for underground cables, overhead lines and ground mounted plant on both public and privately-owned land.
You will:
* Devise land consents strategies to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and sustainably as well as managing risk to future network security.
* Manage preparation, negotiation and successful acquisition of wayleaves, easements, land purchases, lease agreements and access permissions.
* Assess and negotiate successful settlement of compensation claims and agent/ legal fees.
* Engage with internal and external stakeholders to develop and foster positive working relationships.
* Work with and assist wider internal teams to drive collaborative working and accountable decision making in support of land rights strategy.
* Assist with lodging Section 37 and Necessary Wayleave applications with the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ).
You have:
* Experience securing both voluntary and statutory consents ideally within Electricity Distribution including land acquisition experience.
* Experience of working with key stakeholders, such as landowners, tenants, and their agents, local authorities and national agencies.
* Knowledge of relevant consents and environmental legislation.
* Knowledge of the Electricity Act 1989, Permitted Development Rights and utilisation of statutory rights.
* Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
The role will require regular travel and a full current driving license is essential.
About SSE
SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.
, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.
Flexible benefits to fit your life
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
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 / 01738 344051 to discuss how we can support you.
We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
Ready to apply?
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.
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