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- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed November 6, 2026
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Job Description
The Transmission Land Officer will deliver the land and property activities required across a defined portfolio of SP Transmission projects and operational works, supporting projects from development through construction, completion and, where required, ongoing operational activity.
Key Responsibilities
- You will deliver the acquisition and management of land rights across transmission projects, including wayleaves, servitudes, easements and temporary and permanent access agreements. You will assess land ownership, title information, existing rights and project requirements, identifying gaps, constraints and actions needed to support delivery.
- Working closely with the Lead Land Officer, Project Managers, Consents & EIA colleagues, Engineering, Legal, landowners, land agents and external service providers, you will manage allocated land workstreams, support project planning and ensure land activities align with programme milestones, priorities and governance requirements.
- You will support the land aspects of statutory processes where required, including Necessary Wayleave and Compulsory Purchase activities, through effective negotiation, evidence gathering, referencing, plans and case documentation. You will also support compensation, disturbance and damage claims, construction access and reinstatement matters, escalating complex, sensitive or high-value issues appropriately.
- You will maintain accurate data, correspondence, plans, agreements, payment information and audit-ready records across Land GIS, SAP Real Estate and ESCOMS. You will contribute to project reporting, risk management, dashboards and continuous improvement while sharing good practice across the wider Land & Planning team.
Requirements
- Typically a minimum of 5 years’ relevant Land Officer experience, or equivalent demonstrable experience within a comparable land or property role, with a strong track record in land rights acquisition, stakeholder negotiation and supporting the delivery of complex infrastructure projects.
- Practical experience acquiring and managing land rights, including negotiation of wayleaves, servitudes, easements and access agreements.
- Strong working knowledge of land ownership, title information, property documentation and the principles of compensation and valuation.
- Experience independently managing land workstreams, cases or deliverables across multiple projects and competing priorities.
- Ability to build effective relationships and manage negotiations with landowners, occupiers, agents, project teams and external stakeholders, including on sensitive matters.
- Ability to identify land-related risks, develop practical solutions, exercise sound judgement and escalate complex or high-value issues appropriately.
- Knowledge of the Electricity Act 1989, Necessary Wayleaves, Compulsory Purchase Orders and associated statutory land processes would be advantageous.
- Experience maintaining accurate records and using digital systems, trackers and reporting tools, including GIS, SAP Real Estate, Salesforce/ESCOMS or comparable systems.
- Strong communication, organisational, negotiation, customer service and problem-solving skills.
- Commercial awareness and a clear commitment to safety, compliance, professional conduct and the Land Code of Conduct.
- Experience within electricity transmission, distribution or another regulated utility or linear infrastructure environment, and membership of or progress towards a relevant professional body, 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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