Land Assistant

Job Description

SP Energy Networks is part of the ScottishPower Group of companies. We provide power on behalf of supply companies through a network of cables and power lines that we own and maintain.

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 in order for the business to deliver its statutory obligations for the delivery of the RIIO T2/3 Business Plans.

What you'll be doing

• Provide technical support to the Land Team in the gaining of relevant landowner consents through a number of responsibilities including direct contact with landowners to establish ownership of land, to resolve land rights enquires or to process changes in ownership details and LV claims.
• Where necessary assist in the preparation and issuing of land rights documentation and relevant plans. Assist with the application for statutory planning consents required to facilitate the development of the network.
• Responsible for creating, updating and the day to day management of the land rights records, on both hard copy files, the Land GIS and the SAP Real Estate System.
• Processing of payments to landowners related to land rights activities including maintaining payment records.
• Register Service Request Forms through the ESCOMS work management system to ensure new work requests are received, logged, examined and evaluated prior to issue to Land Officer.

What you'll bring

• A working knowledge of the Transmission Networks and the individual components, such as substations and overhead lines, is required with knowledge of the regulated nature of the business.
• Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of parties at varying levels within organisations, including management, engineers, planners, lawyers, statutory bodies, farmers/landowners and the wider public.
• Able to build relationships with key stakeholders, maintain open dialogue and engage in negotiations in order to resolve adversarial and confrontational situations.
• Knowledge and practical experience of Electricity Act 1989, Town & Country Planning Act, Property Law, Valuations, Compensation Code and agriculture practices.
• Working knowledge in internal financial processes and systems (SAP).
• Understanding of combined land rights requirement and financial implications.
• Knowledge of SAP preferable.

As a minimum, you must demonstrate:

• Previous experience in a role with customer facing activities.
• Knowledge of the Transmission Network and its individual component parts.
• Familiar with common software applications such as MS Office suite.

What's in it for you

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. That's why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday Purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Schemes
• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
• Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
• Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
• Healthcare benefit options including: 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

Why SP Energy Networks

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 >£10 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 [email protected].

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Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.