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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 whospecialise in easements and land rights for large infrastructureprojects 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.
