Land Access Manager

We are currently working with a leading Telecommunications business to recruit a Land Access Manager to join part of a team in the Leeds/Bradford area who specialise in easements and land rights for large infrastructure projects in the energy, telecoms and water sectors.

The role will be hybrid with roughly 3 days working from home and 2 days in the office

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage wayleave, easement, and noticing processes to ensure timely delivery of utility projects.
• Liaise with landowners, local authorities, and other stakeholders to secure necessary permissions and agreements including site visits.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external contractors to facilitate project progress.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks related to land access and permissions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of all wayleave and easement agreements.
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior management and clients.
• Support Landowners with any compensation or easement payments

Candidate qualifications:

• Proven experience in water land access acquisition or a similar role in the electric renewable energy sector essential.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience with local UK land registry and understand on how to register title deeds
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards in either OfWat or OfGen
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with utility companies in either Water or Renewable energy sectors.
• Familiarity with legal regulation in either Water or Renewable energy sectors.
• Experience in surveying land to determine any compensation or devaluation amounts.