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 Land Access Manager (Capital Project Delivery)
Builds
Secure, timely, and cost-effective access to third-party land for UK infrastructure and energy projects.
Domain
UK Energy, Utilities, and Infrastructure (Transmission, Renewables, Water, Transport)
Required skills
Land access negotiation, Land referencing, Wayleave acquisition, UK legal/regulatory framework knowledge, Stakeholder management, Project budget management, GIS data interpretation
Preferred skills
NSIPs 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
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 (Book of Reference, Land Plans); 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 leadership responsibilities