Job Description

Job No. BBUK14367


Land Access Manager - Elgin
Power T&D
Operational Specialists
Elgin


Permanent


About the role


Balfour Beatty have a fantastic opportunity for a Land Access Manager to join the Power Transmission & Distribution team based in the North of Scotland, to arrange third party consents and submit formal applications as per the project programme and project team requirements.

Elgin Project office Based covering Land parcels from Nairn to Elgin


This may include Road and footpath closures with local authorities, planning applications for access routes off the public highway, applications to the Rivers and Canals trust etc.

To communicate with clients to secure agreed access and ascertain Grantor details and any specific requirements. To communicate on a daily basis with the Client and Project team regarding access to Grantor property, to keep the grantor informed of all required activities.

To prepare weekly a grantor concerns schedule to inform all project staff of

any specific access restrictions or requirements. To prepare a photographic / video

record of condition prior to access to sites.

To prepare a record of condition on completion of sites
What you'll be doing




Liaise with client Wayleave Officer, visiting every site accompanied by the Engineer and General Foreman to confirm land take areas, access to work positions and towers, discuss delivery methods, damage limitation and ensure any tree or shrub clearance requirements are added to the wayleave schedule and are cleared as required
Identify and mark any services taking information from drawings, markers, third party information and appropriate ground scanning techniques
Liaise with Local Authorities, Highways Agency, Police etc where road/footpath closures or restrictions may be required
In conjunction with the Client Wayleave officer deal with daily issues regarding Grantors, access issues and change of Access routes
A procedure shall be established to indicate to the Project Team where change of access route has occurred (Red dot system on F10 board or similar)
A system to control access maps shall be established to ensure up to date drawings are only ever used.
Review all method statements and risk assessments that are specific to Wayleave activities
Update the locations board daily;
The Right-Of-Way officer shall ensure visitors are inducted to the project & Balfour Beatty, Carry out MSR (Management Safety Representative) checks of working practices at site in conjunction with the site engineering team and H & S advisor


Who we're looking for




Appropriate Health, Safety and Environmental knowledge and experience
Communication and negotiating skills are a key element for this role (essential)
Reasonable understanding of civil engineering and excavation works (beneficial)
Underground / overhead utility knowledge and experience (beneficial)
Knowledge of traffic management legislation (beneficial)
Able to work as part of a team (essential)
Full driving license(essential)


Why work for us


Alongside the amazing opportunity, support and pride that you will gain from developing your career with one of the world's foremost infrastructure giants, you will also enjoy:

Company DC pension scheme up to 5% EEs & 7% ERs
Wellbeing sessions - non-work-related activities go for a walk, do some house duties etc.
Opportunity to join into the company SIP scheme.
Flexible benefits window Options to purchase additional holidays, bikes, tech vouchers, dental cover, PMI etc.
Reward platform where you can get discounts off shopping, insurance, cars etc.
Enhanced company sickness scheme
Enhanced company Maternity/Paternity/Shared parental/Adoption schemes
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications
Employee assistance programme
Up to 2 days volunteering per year
Company funded social events.


In joining the Power T&D team, you are joining a strong function, where you can join us as the first step on a lengthy career, or simply join us be the best you can be in your role we will support you either way.

We have a BB Academy, which is a great resource to support you with your learning and development.

At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business.

We have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, initiative-taking, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full at www.balfourbeatty.com/value_everyone
About us


Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national, and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations, and distribution networks.

From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources, and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK's most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to collaborating with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them.