Land Access Manager
Core
Lead coordination, negotiation, and management of land access, wayleaves, licenses, and voluntary agreements to progress UK capital projects through survey, consenting, and construction phases.
Role type
Senior IC land access manager (infrastructure/energy)
Builds
Secure land access for UK transmission, renewables, water, and transport infrastructure projects
Domain
UK energy and infrastructure development
Required skills
landowner negotiation, land referencing, UK land law (Electricity Act 1989, DCO, Compulsory Purchase), stakeholder management, project budget management, GIS data interpretation
Preferred skills
NSIP experience, line management experience, post-consent land activities, global delivery environment exposure, automation/AI tools for land referencing
Technologies
GIS, land data platforms, Microsoft 365, title/deeds interpretation
Responsibilities
Lead land access workstream owning strategy, programme, budget, and risk; negotiate and secure voluntary access agreements and wayleaves; manage and quality-assure land referencing outputs for DCO and planning submissions; act as primary interface between project teams, clients, and landowners; provide input into feasibility and consenting decisions; ensure compliance with health, safety, and ethics standards; maintain accurate records and audit trails
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team mentorship
