Land Assistant

Locations: Reino Unido, Pentre Bychan

Posted on: Publicado hoy

Time left to apply: Fecha final: 11 de febrero de 2026 (Quedan 14 días para realizar la solicitud)

Job requisition id: R-25607

Permanent

Closing Date: 10/02/26

Help us create a better future, quicker! At SP Energy Networks our focus is on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. Our team is building a dynamic network to meet the changing demands for electricity and increasingly, renewable electricity – safely, securely and sustainably in the communities we serve.

The Land & Planning Team within Energy Networks provide support to the three Licence Businesses in the gaining of appropriate land rights and planning consents required to install and keep installed the distribution and transmission network for the business to deliver its statutory obligations for the delivery of the RIIO ED4 and T3 Business Plans.

• Provide technical support to the Land Team in securing relevant landowner consents, including direct engagement with landowners to establish land ownership, resolve land rights enquiries, and process changes in ownership details and LV claims.
• Where required, assist with the preparation and issue of land rights documentation and associated plans.
• Support applications for statutory planning consents necessary to facilitate network development.
• Be responsible for the creation, updating and day-to-day management of land rights records, including hard copy files, the Land GIS and the SAP Real Estate system.
• Process payments to landowners relating to land rights activities, including the maintenance of accurate payment records.
• Register Service Request Forms through the ESCOMS work management system, ensuring new work requests are received, logged, reviewed and evaluated prior to issue to a Land Officer.

• A working knowledge of Distribution Networks and their individual components, such as substations and overhead lines, along with an understanding of the regulated nature of the business.
• The ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders at varying levels within organisations, including management, engineers, planners, lawyers, statutory bodies, farmers/landowners and members of the public.
• The ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders, maintain open dialogue and engage in negotiations to resolve adversarial or confrontational situations.
• Knowledge and practical experience of the Electricity Act 1989, Town & Country Planning Act, property law, valuations, the Compensation Code and agricultural practices.
• A working knowledge of internal financial processes and systems, including SAP.
• An understanding of combined land rights requirements and their financial implications.

• Previous experience in a customer-facing role.
• Knowledge of the Distribution Network and its individual component parts.
• Familiarity with common software applications, including the MS Office suite.
• Knowledge of SAP.

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%. At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow.

• 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 Savesmart financial wellbeing support
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network – connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It’s a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we’re taking it very seriously. We’re investing >£5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.

We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.