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We are currently working with a leading Telecommunications business to recruit a Land Access Manager to join part of a team in the Leeds/Bradford area who specialise in easements and land rights for large infrastructure projects in the energy, telecoms and water sectors.

The role will be hybrid with roughly 3 days working from home and 2 days in the office

Key Responsibilities:

* Manage wayleave, easement, and noticing processes to ensure timely delivery of utility projects.

* Liaise with landowners, local authorities, and other stakeholders to secure necessary permissions and agreements including site visits.

* Coordinate with internal teams and external contractors to facilitate project progress.

* Identify and mitigate potential risks related to land access and permissions.

* Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards

* Maintain accurate records and documentation of all wayleave and easement agreements.

* Provide regular updates and reports to senior management and clients.

* Support Landowners with any compensation or easement payments

Candidate qualifications:

* Proven experience in water land access acquisition or a similar role in the electric renewable energy sector essential.

* Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

* Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

* Experience with local UK land registry and understand on how to register title deeds

* Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards in either OfWat or OfGen

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

* Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

* Proficiency in project management software and tools preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience working with utility companies in either Water or Renewable energy sectors.

* Familiarity with legal regulation in either Water or Renewable energy sectors.

* Experience in surveying land to determine any compensation or devaluation amounts