Wayleave Officer

Approach Personnel are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Wayleave Officer with a strong background in managing wayleave agreements specifically for Overhead Lines and high voltage infrastructure. If you have a proven track record of navigating complex land access processes and are looking to contribute to essential utility projects, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Securing and managing wayleave agreements for overhead lines and high-voltage utilities infrastructure.
• Liaising with landowners, tenants, and local authorities to negotiate and obtain necessary wayleave approvals.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating wayleave agreements in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborating with internal teams (including engineers, project managers, and legal teams) to ensure the timely and effective delivery of high voltage and overhead line projects.
• Managing the process for obtaining land access permissions and ensuring that infrastructure installations adhere to required guidelines.
• Conducting site assessments to ensure feasibility and resolve any access issues.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations in relation to high voltage and overhead line projects.
• Resolving disputes or concerns raised by landowners and stakeholders.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of all wayleave agreements, correspondence, and site visits.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in wayleave management, with a focus on overhead lines and high voltage utilities infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of land access legislation, property law, and specific regulations surrounding wayleave agreements in the utilities sector.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of health, safety, and environmental standards relating to high voltage and overhead line installations.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with an ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Full driving license and willingness to travel for site visits

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Approach Personnel Ltd that is operating as an employment business. We recruit temporary to permanent labour surrounding the UK. If this job isn't suited to your specifications, please contact us on (phone number removed) to leave your details, we will then contact you when a job arises which best suits your skills.