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- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 27, 2026
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- Employer-provided pay
Job Description
The Lead Land Officer will lead and coordinate the land and property workstream for a defined portfolio of SP Transmission projects, taking responsibility for the effective delivery of land requirements from project development through to construction, completion and, where required, operational activity.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the acquisition and management of land rights across major transmission projects, providing expert technical oversight on complex land and property matters. You will identify and mitigate land-related risks, support the interpretation of legal agreements and land rights, and act as a key advisor to project teams throughout the project development and delivery lifecycle.
- Working closely with Project Managers, Consents & EIA colleagues, Engineering, Legal, landowners, land agents and external stakeholders, you will drive successful project outcomes through effective stakeholder engagement and delivery of land rights strategies. You will support multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring land activities align with programme milestones, budgets and strategic objectives.
- You will also lead and support the land aspects of statutory processes where required, including Necessary Wayleave and Compulsory Purchase activities, ensuring the necessary land inputs, negotiations and evidence are effectively coordinated and delivered. You will manage complex land negotiations and compensation matters, using proactive engagement and effective dispute resolution to maintain positive stakeholder relationships whilst protecting the interests of the business.
- As a Lead Officer, you will oversee land-related reporting, risk management and governance activities, maintaining accurate data and audit-ready records across key systems. You will contribute to resource planning, provide guidance and mentoring to colleagues, support capability development and help drive continuous improvement across the Land team.
Requirements
- Substantial experience in a Land Officer or comparable land/property role within the utilities, infrastructure or property sectors, with a proven track record of leading collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to manage complex land and property matters and support the successful delivery of major projects.
- Proven experience acquiring and managing land rights, including negotiation of wayleaves, servitudes, easements and access agreements.
- Demonstratable leadership qualities including coordinating others, providing technical guidance, managing complex issues and supporting team development.
- Strong understanding of land ownership, title interpretation, legal agreements and property-related processes.
- Demonstrable experience leading or coordinating land activities across multiple projects or programmes.
- Experience of stakeholder engagement, including managing complex or sensitive negotiations with landowners, agents and external stakeholders.
- Knowledge and experience of statutory land rights processes, including Necessary Wayleaves and Compulsory Purchase Orders.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities, risks and delivery timelines within a fast-paced project environment.
- Strong ability to utilise and interpret data, systems and reporting tools ensuring data accuracy and process improvement.
- Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Membership of, or working towards membership of, a relevant professional body such as RICS, CAAV or similar would be advantageous.
Benefits & Perks
- 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 Schemes
- Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
- Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
- Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
- Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
- Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
- Life Assurance (4x salary)
- Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
- Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more
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