Job Description

About the role

As the world changes to embrace cleaner energy and businesses shift to operate in a more responsible way, we are leading that charge. We are focused on finding ways to decarbonise the energy system.

The is part of our continued programme of investment into the UK energy transition, to support the UK\'s net zero goals. As a result we\'re seeing unprecedented growth in our land rights workbook, so we\'re expanding our (ET) Property Land Team.

As a Senior Land Officer, you\'ll support the delivery of technical land rights services for National Grid assets and provide expert advice to land teams in the delivery of our land rights strategy in accordance with current best practice, process and guidance. Please to learn more about what it\'s like to work in our teams.

We work closely with local communities to make sure we minimise construction impacts and we play our part in protecting and enhancing the natural environment across England and Wales. Many of our projects are fantastic feats of engineering, delivered by a diverse workforce using world-leading technology, innovation and expertise.

In this role you can enjoy our hybrid working from office and home. You\'ll be flexible to travelling to offices and project sites as required. We are open to full time and part time applicants, as well as flexible working arrangements.

Key accountabilities

• Manage the acquisition of land rights for operational purposes to ensure projects are achieved to time and cost.
• Support Techincal Lead to manage the resolution of loss of development claims associated with National Grid assets.
• Represent National Grid at external meetings with major stakeholders and assist in negotiations with institutional landowners and representative organisations.
• Support the setting of policies and rolling out to the business, relating to the acquisition of land and land rights, property and legal challenges in relation to the protection and installation of National Grid assets.
• Support the management of all wayleaves and easements to ensure consistency of our land rights.

About you

• Experience of dealing with complex and high value negotiations in an externally focused high risk environment.
• Proven ability to negotiate with a wide range of external stakeholders from individual members of the public, landowners, commercial establishments, contractors, developers.
• Thorough knowledge and application of the principles of land use planning and rights over land and the principles of compensation.
• Experience in leading and managing teams including internal and external resource, including specialists, to deliver land related activities.
• Experience of analysing data from a variety of sources and using this to support business decisions.
• Preferably degree qualified (or equivalent) in a related discipline and/or working towards AssocRICS or MRICS.

What you\'ll get

A competitive salary between \xc2\xa339,000 - \xc2\xa355,000 dependent on capability.

As well as your base salary, a job requirement car, a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

About us

lies at the heart of a transforming energy system, spanning the UK and the US. Our businesses supply gas and electricity, safely, reliably and efficiently to millions of customers and communities. But we also drive change through engineering innovation and by incubating new ideas with the power to revolutionise our industry.

More information

This role closes on 1 September 2023 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. Interviews to be held week commencing 11 September.

At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.

Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

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