Telecoms Surveyor in Salford

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We’re champions of the North West and we’re proud that it’s our electricity network that connects communities and helps keep the electricity flowing every minute of every day, from when you wake up to when you fall asleep and all the hours in between.

A key part of the UK’s journey to net zero carbon is the revolution of our electricity industry to enable clean, green economic growth. As the North West’s electricity network operator, it’s our responsibility to lead the way, help the region decarbonise and pave the way for the growth of renewable energy and a sustainable energy future for all.

We’re proud that in December 2024 we were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine who said we punched above our weight and used innovation to solve some of the industry’s most difficult challenges. Come and be part of our team and make a difference.

Together we have the energy to transform our communities. We are switched on. We are adaptable. We take pride.

The Telecoms team has an opportunity for a Telecoms Surveyor in Salford.

About the Opportunity

Electricity North Wests wireless telecommunications network is located on a combination of owned and leased properties. Based within the land Rights & Consents team, this role will be required to renew lease and licence agreements, secure new agreements, support planning applications where required and negotiate additional rights.

We also act as landlord to mobile telephone operators and other operators within its wider operational and non-operational estate. This role will manage all enquiries and issues with these telecom operators including upgrades, decommissioning, and all associated landlord and tenant activities.

The role holder is an experienced wireless telecommunications property specialist, particularly with experience in mobile telephony and cable wayleaves.

• Acquisition and lease of land for Telecommunications installations including site searches, audit reports, MSV attendance, negotiation of heads of terms, completion of 3rd party applications, and legal liaison.
• Support ENWL Telecom Access and Property team with the review of site access applications including method statement and risk assessment ensuring adherence with Health and Safety procedures.
• Address access requirements, equipment upgrades, rent reviews, termination/decommissioning projects, wayleaves and other generally associated telecoms matters
• Represent the company at regular meetings with key stakeholders including internal departments and licensed telecommunication operators. Maintain minutes and records of stakeholder meetings.
• To closely liaise and integrate with internal departments to ensure correct planning and programming of assets being relocated and ensuring the timely delivery of such schemes. Liaison with the Company’s legal department regarding completion of easements and land acquisition to ensure there are no unnecessary delays with the completion of the required associated consents.
• Undertake any rent reviews, lease renewals including mitigation of capex and opex costs through application of valuation principles with landlords’ surveyors.
• Provide a comprehensive service, including advice as a subject matter expert to the asset owner protecting the company’s property rights and interests, especially when in dispute, including encroachment, access rights and maintenance responsibilities.
• Representing the business as an expert witness in any tribunals or court cases.

Who We are looking for

• Degree level education
• MRICS or other equivalent professional qualification
• Relevant telecoms experience (be it working for Operators or Landowners)
• Must be familiar with the Telecommunications Code, Landlord & Tenant and other relevant legislation
• Demonstrable knowledge of valuation principles
• Have the experience to resolve often complex and involved negotiations in property disputes.
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to understand and review method statements and risk assessments (RAMS)

What we’re offering

As a vital team member and in return for your expertise, inclusive approach and commitment, we\'ll provide a favourable salary and the chance to join a passionate and welcoming team. We are committed to ensuring our people are supported and are proud of our reward and benefits offer, which includes:

25 days annual leave increasing with length of service

An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands

A market-leading contributory pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.

We’re champions of the North West and we’re proud that it’s our electricity network that connects communities and helps keep the electricity flowing every minute of every day, from when you wake up to when you fall asleep and all the hours in between.

A key part of the UK’s journey to net zero carbon is the revolution of our electricity industry and as the regions network operator, it’s our responsibility to lead the way, help the North West to decarbonise and pave the way for the growth of renewable energy.

Together we have the energy to transform our communities. We are switched on. We are adaptable. We take pride.

Our people important to us and we’re passionate about creating a great place to work where we can all be ourselves, reach our full potential and build long lasting careers. We’re striving to increase diversity of thought and talent in our people and to recruit highly skilled workforce that’s representative of the communities we serve. For us, embracing our differences is what makes us stronger.

Should you require any additional support with your application, or any adjustments please contact our Recruitment team at [emailprotected] or on 0845 366 0092 (option 2)

Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by Electricity North West. Due to the of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required; references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a Drug & Alcohol test.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

We don\'t accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any received we will assert ownership of the candidate and no fee will be payable.