Transmission Land Officer

Job Title - Transmission Land Officer 

Location – Cambuslang (with a requirement to travel across the SPT Licence Area as required by projects) 

Salary from £55,000 plus benefits

Help us create a better future, quicker 

The Transmission Land Officer will deliver the land and property activities required across a defined portfolio of SP Transmission projects and operational works, supporting projects from development through construction, completion and, where required, ongoing operational activity. 

Working across major network investment programmes, the role will secure and manage land rights, access arrangements and associated stakeholder engagement, ensuring land outputs support programme, cost and delivery objectives while meeting legal, regulatory, governance and policy requirements. 

You will independently manage allocated land workstreams and negotiations, maintain effective relationships with landowners, occupiers and agents, identify and manage land-related risks, and ensure accurate, complete and audit-ready records across core business systems. 

Working under the direction of the Lead Land Officer, you will contribute to the delivery of RIIO-T3, Clean Power 2030, Beyond 2030, HVDC and wider transmission operational requirements. 

What you'll be doing 

You will deliver the acquisition and management of land rights across transmission projects, including wayleaves, servitudes, easements and temporary and permanent access agreements. You will assess land ownership, title information, existing rights and project requirements, identifying gaps, constraints and actions needed to support delivery. 

Working closely with the Lead Land Officer, Project Managers, Consents & EIA colleagues, Engineering, Legal, landowners, land agents and external service providers, you will manage allocated land workstreams, support project planning and ensure land activities align with programme milestones, priorities and governance requirements. 

You will support the land aspects of statutory processes where required, including Necessary Wayleave and Compulsory Purchase activities, through effective negotiation, evidence gathering, referencing, plans and case documentation. You will also support compensation, disturbance and damage claims, construction access and reinstatement matters, escalating complex, sensitive or high-value issues appropriately. 

You will maintain accurate data, correspondence, plans, agreements, payment information and audit-ready records across Land GIS, SAP Real Estate and ESCOMS. You will contribute to project reporting, risk management, dashboards and continuous improvement while sharing good practice across the wider Land & Planning team. 

What you'll bring 

• Typically a minimum of 5 years’ relevant Land Officer experience, or equivalent demonstrable experience within a comparable land or property role, with a strong track record in land rights acquisition, stakeholder negotiation and supporting the delivery of complex infrastructure projects. 

 

• Practical experience acquiring and managing land rights, including negotiation of wayleaves, servitudes, easements and access agreements. 

• Strong working knowledge of land ownership, title information, property documentation and the principles of compensation and valuation. 

• Experience independently managing land workstreams, cases or deliverables across multiple projects and competing priorities. 

• Ability to build effective relationships and manage negotiations with landowners, occupiers, agents, project teams and external stakeholders, including on sensitive matters. 

• Ability to identify land-related risks, develop practical solutions, exercise sound judgement and escalate complex or high-value issues appropriately. 

• Knowledge of the Electricity Act 1989, Necessary Wayleaves, Compulsory Purchase Orders and associated statutory land processes would be advantageous. 

• Experience maintaining accurate records and using digital systems, trackers and reporting tools, including GIS, SAP Real Estate, Salesforce/ESCOMS or comparable systems. 

• Strong communication, organisational, negotiation, customer service and problem-solving skills. 

 

• Commercial awareness and a clear commitment to safety, compliance, professional conduct and the Land Code of Conduct. 

• Experience within electricity transmission, distribution or another regulated utility or linear infrastructure environment, and membership of or progress towards a relevant professional body, would be advantageous. 

 

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 4,000km of cables and lines that make up the transmission network, connecting infrastructure such as 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 2045. And we're taking it very seriously. 

We're investing billions 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, within 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, who are neurodivergent, or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.

 

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IMPORTANT 

Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below

December-1-2026