Transmission Land Officer
SPEN - Working across Central & Southern Scotland
Salary from £47,880 to £59,850 (dependant on experience) per year plus excellent benefits package and career progression opportunities
Full Time / Permanent
Flexible / Hybrid working
Closing Date: 05/05/24
Help us create a better future, quicker
At Scottish Power we know that our people are our strongest asset, so we're always looking for individuals whose energy, intelligence and passion can help us reach our goals.
The Land & Planning Team within Energy Networks gain the appropriate land rights and planning consents required to install and keep installed the distribution and transmission network in order for the business to deliver its statutory obligations and Business Plans.
The key objectives of the post will be to support the delivery of strategic electricity grid infrastructure projects and customer connections, whilst ensuring compliance with Licence Obligations, Statutory Regulations, Company Policies & Contractual commitments.
What you'll be doing
Working as a Transmission Land Officer you'll secure land rights and other necessary permissions required for the delivery of capital projects on existing and proposed infrastructure developments and customer connection projects, whilst also protecting the existing assets, utilising statutory powers where necessary.
Working as part of a team involved in the delivery of capital projects of significant value, ensuring the necessary landowner agreements are processed to programme and in time to allow the capital spend to be delivered. Negotiating directly with landowners or their agents, balancing the programme driver for success whilst being mindful of regulatory aspects of financial deals being negotiated. Utilising knowledge of both infrastructure characteristics and construction techniques vs. agricultural practices and land values, strike the correct balance of the cost to secure the land rights and compensate for loss against delivery of the programme.
Support the planning of new capital projects in conjunction with environmental, engineering and other relevant internal project teams. Undertaking day to day management of projects and reporting whilst managing all information/correspondence relating to existing and potential landowners in respect to existing and proposed assets, ensuring payments are raised on the payment system and records are updated including Land GIS.
You'll have a requirement to respond to a number of different, often competing challenges in this role. The accountabilities are varied, and a degree of knowledge is required in each area to ensure effectiveness. Proactively contribute to the Company Performance Management Scheme and work with your line manager to develop and meet set objectives.
What you'll bring
Strong experience of project management, preferably being able to demonstrate experience within the utility sector.
Strong understanding of the Electricity Act and a working knowledge of the Transmission and Distribution Networks and the individual components such as overhead lines, underground cables and substations
Advanced skills & understanding of both agricultural & forestry practices, land valuations, types of land rights and their function, Property Law and the Compensation Code
Having relevant experience in the sector you can bring your working knowledge of Energy Networks Policies, procedures and working practices, health and safety and planning and environmental legislation, including but not limited to the Town & Country Planning Act & Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations.
Experience of the delivery of large scale or complex land negotiations
Ability to devise solutions to complex problems/challenges, including but not limited to agricultural practice mitigations in relation to works on land associated with utility infrastructure construction and the ability to manage competing priorities using sound judgment to determine options and solutions
You will have experience of managing short and long-term deliverables, managing and maintaining relationships with, and influencing, senior internal and external stakeholders.
Minimum Requirements:
UK Driving Licence
Experience in land, surveying, planning, property, rural, agricultural or utility areas
Notwithstanding the above, consideration will be given to any applicants who can demonstrate the key skills for this role based on relevant and demonstrable experience.
What's in it for you
As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we'll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.
At ScottishPower, we believe it's the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family's wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action - our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world - today and tomorrow. That's why our benefits include:
36 days annual leave
Holiday purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
Payroll giving and charity matched funding
Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
Count us in - pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving
Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
Life Assurance (4x salary)
Access to nudge' financial wellbeing support
Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more
Why SP Energy Networks
SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England.
We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network - connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It's a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland's ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we're taking it very seriously. We're investing £2 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.
Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you'll fit right in.
We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers scottishpower.com .