Land Manager

We are looking for a Senior Land Manager to support a major programme of new infrastructure across the north and east of Scotland. You will help secure the land and property rights needed for overhead lines, underground cables and substations that are essential to delivering the UK's 2030 net zero ambitions. This is a senior, influential role where you will guide strategy, lead engagement with landowners and key bodies, and ensure projects have the land access they need to progress. You will:

• Lead land and property activities within a defined region, securing, maintaining and managing robust land rights across a varied portfolio of projects.
• Apply and deliver Land Assembly Strategies that support the successful delivery of capital projects, customer connections and wider network development programmes.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with landowners, tenants, agents, local authorities, government bodies and other key stakeholders.
• Provide expert guidance on policy, valuation, compensation and the practical management of land rights to support project delivery. Help manage future network risk by ensuring land and property rights are comprehensive, compliant and fit for purpose.
  A strong understanding of landownership systems in Scotland and practical experience in land management.
• Proven knowledge of land and property rights, including wayleaves, servitudes and land acquisition.
• A sound understanding of relevant legislation, including the Electricity Act 1989, the Land Compensation Act 1973 and the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965.
• Good knowledge of how energy networks operate, including their structure and governance.
• Membership of RICS (Rural Professional Group) or CAAV, or a clear commitment to working towards this.
  SSE's purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.
SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all - we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.
Salary: £60,000 - £75,100 + car/cash allowance + performance related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing. Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available, Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.