Wayleave Warden

Location: Ipswich (Office-Based with Occasional Site Visits)
Contract Role
Start Date: ASAP
Sector: Utilities / Infrastructure / Power Transmission

We’re working on behalf of a leading Tier 1 infrastructure contractor to source a Wayleave Warden for a nationally significant underground cabling project. This Ipswich-based position will support the coordination of land access, third-party consents, and stakeholder engagement—ensuring smooth delivery of works across key utility routes.

If you have a background in land access, wayleave negotiations, or liaison with local authorities and landowners, this is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile programme with long-term potential.

• Liaising with internal project teams and the client’s land rights specialists to coordinate site access

• Engaging with landowners (Grantors), land agents, and local authorities to obtain necessary consents

• Managing planning submissions and highway applications (e.g. road or footpath closures)

• Keeping accurate photographic/video records of site condition before and after access

• Communicating access restrictions or changes to project stakeholders in a timely manner

• Maintaining grantor concern logs and ensuring all documentation is kept up to date

• Supporting safety inspections and project inductions (office-based coordination with occasional site travel)

Essential:

• Strong communication and negotiation skills

• Experience engaging with landowners, agents, or local authorities

• Ability to manage access coordination in a dynamic project environment

• Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Familiarity with utilities or infrastructure projects

• Awareness of health, safety and environmental protocols

• Knowledge of traffic management or planning legislation

This is a fantastic opportunity to support a landmark UK infrastructure project from a regional base in Ipswich, with limited travel and a strong focus on stakeholder engagement and coordination. You'll be part of a collaborative team on a contract basis, with the backing of a major infrastructure delivery partner.

Interested?
Apply now or message us directly for a confidential chat about the role and next steps.