Land Officer

Iberdrola•Kilmarnock, VA

1d•$44,000•Hybrid

About The Position

SP Energy Networks is responsible for the distribution of electricity to homes and businesses across Central & Southern Scotland, Cheshire, Merseyside, North Shropshire and North Wales. We keep the lights on for over 3.5 million customers and work around the clock to ensure a safe and reliable power supply. We’re looking for two Land Officers to join our Land & Planning Team – one based in Bonnybridge and the other in Kilmarnock. As a Land Officer, you’ll play a vital role in securing the land rights and statutory consents needed for our electricity distribution network (33kV and below). Your work will directly support the delivery of infrastructure projects, customer connections, and ongoing maintenance activities. Your role is critical in balancing the needs of the business with those of landowners, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently while maintaining strong relationships and safeguarding our network. We’re looking for someone with strong technical knowledge and excellent interpersonal skills.

Requirements

In-depth understanding of relevant legislation, including the Electricity Act 1989, Town & Country Planning Act, Property Law, and agricultural practices.
Practical experience in land rights processes and negotiations, ideally within a utilities or infrastructure environment.
Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage complex and sometimes adversarial situations professionally.
A proactive, solution-focused approach, capable of balancing engineering, legal, and financial considerations to achieve outcomes.
Confidence in making informed decisions and collaborating with stakeholders at all levels, from landowners to senior managers.
A full UK driving licence is essential, as you’ll be required to travel to sites across the region.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of electricity distribution networks and their components is desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead negotiations with landowners and agents to secure consents, considering farming practices, compensation, and operational requirements.
Manage the full land rights process for capital projects, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.
Provide expert advice to project managers on land rights strategies and alternative solutions when challenges arise.
Prepare and process legal documentation, liaising with internal and external legal teams to secure permanent rights.
Conduct site visits to support construction teams and maintain access during works.
Assist in preparing statutory notices and applications for wayleaves, and contribute to hearings where necessary.

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits.
With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.
36 days annual leave
Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
Payroll giving and charity matched funding
Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
Life Assurance (4x salary)
Access to ‘nudge’ financial wellbeing support
Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more