Wayleave Officer- Overhead Lines(OHL)

About the Role:\\nAs a Wayleave Officer, you will play a critical role in managing and communicating land access under wayleave agreements (provided by National Grid) for installing, maintaining, and refurbishing overhead power lines. You will be able to work with landowners, tenants, local authorities, contractors, and other stakeholders to support the project delivery in line with our client's commitment to collaboration, customer focus, and delivering sustainable solutions.\\nThis is a dynamic role requiring excellent negotiation skills, attention to detail, and the ability to build trust with stakeholders while being mindful of legal, environmental, and client standards.\\nKey Responsibilities:\\nWayleave and Land Access Management\\n * Negotiate access requirements under wayleave agreements and easements with landowners and stakeholders for the construction and maintenance of overhead lines.\\n * Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of agreements, communications, and landowner details.\\n * Ensure all land access activities are communicated understood and supported in the necessary ways.\\nLand Surveys and Condition Reporting\\n * Conduct pre-construction condition surveys to assess land conditions, document findings, and share reports with stakeholders.\\n * Work closely with contractors to ensure land is reinstated to its original condition following project completion.\\nStakeholder Engagement and Communication\\n * Act as the primary point of contact for landowners, addressing concerns, providing technical information in an accessible way, and ensuring transparency throughout the project lifecycle.\\n * Foster and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, including local authorities, community representatives, and third-party contractors.\\nProblem-Solving and Collaboration\\n * Support the client in resolving any disputes or objections from landowners promptly and professionally, offering clear solutions and maintaining project progress.\\n * Collaborate with project teams, engineers, and contractors to address challenges such as land access, environmental risks, and reinstatement requirements.\\nProject Support and Reporting\\n * Assist in project planning by identifying potential risks related to wayleaves and land access.\\n * Provide regular updates to project teams and stakeholders on the status of agreements and any issues encountered, through weekly meetings.\\n * Ensure compliance with Morgan Sindall’s standards, policies, and procedures while contributing to the company’s sustainability and social value goals.\\nKey Skills and Experience Required:\\n * Proven experience in a similar role involving wayleaves, land rights, or property negotiations (experience in the utilities or construction industry is desirable).\\n * Basic understanding of legislation relevant to wayleaves and overhead lines, such as the Electricity Act 1989.\\n * Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills to build trust with landowners and stakeholders.\\n * Strong ability to communicate effectively with legal teams representing landowners, ensuring professionalism and appropriate language is used. Also demonstrates good judgment in knowing when to escalate issues to internal legal teams to prevent potential disputes.\\n * Ability to interpret and explain technical and legal information clearly to non-technical audiences.\\n * Strong organisational skills with attention to detail for accurate record-keeping and documentation.\\n * Problem-solving mindset with the ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing project requirements.\\n * Proficiency in using tracking systems or tools (e.g., GIS, Google Earth) to manage wayleave agreements and access developments.\\n * Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites as required