Wayleave Officer - UK Wide

Balfour Beatty PLC, Scotland-wide

Wayleave Officer - UK Wide

Salary Not Specified

Balfour Beatty PLC, Scotland-wide

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 2 days ago, 10 Nov | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 995d9f75f51e49faa4e953e4defbfa88

Full Job Description

Our tomorrow is built on a firm foundation. Here at Balfour Beatty, we're on our way to leading every market we're in, and we have the strategy and momentum to get there. Join our Power Transmission and Distribution team as a site based wayleave Officer/Wayleave Warden on our exciting projects across England and Wales This is an opportunity for involvement in prestigious projects helping to deliver low carbon energy in the UK. The Environment is key, and in everything we do we aim to leave a positive lasting legacy with the environment and the communities in which we work." What development opportunities are available? Development opportunities could be transition onto operations site engineering in the future.What you'll be doing As a Land Agent/Wayleave Warden, you will have the following accountabilities:

  • To liaise with client land teams, third party consents ,authorities and project team to facilitate project program and project team requirements. This may include Road and footpath closures with local authorities, planning applications for access routes off the public highway, applications to the Rivers and Canals trust etc.
  • To communicate with Client lands team to secure agreed access and ascertain Grantor details and any specific requirements.
  • To communicate on a daily basis with the Client and Project team regarding access to Grantor property, to keep the grantor informed of all required activities.
  • To prepare weekly a grantor concerns schedule to inform all project staff of any specific access restrictions or requirements.
  • To prepare a photographic / video record of condition prior to access to sites.
  • To prepare a record of condition on completion of sites.

    Communication skills dealing with landowners / occupiers and client reps
  • Computer skills to work on Excel spreadsheets and Word documents
  • Base understanding of land management / farming processes that may be affected by construction activities
  • Appropriate Health, Safety and Environmental knowledge and experience;
  • Communication and negotiating skills which are a key element for this role;
  • Full driving license.
  • Desirable
  • Reasonable understanding of civil engineering and excavation works;
  • Understanding of Agriculture and Grantor / land agent requirements;
  • Underground / overhead utility knowledge and experience;
  • Knowledge of traffic management legislation;
  • Able to work as part of a team

    What makes Balfour Beatty a great place to work? Is it the limitless career opportunities, our inclusive culture, the scale and complexity of our projects or working alongside the industry's finest experts? Hear from our colleagues across the UK, US and Hong Kong on why you should shape a career at Balfour Beatty. Visit our website to find out more and explore our exciting career opportunities: www.balfourbeattycareers.com #ShapeEverything, Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.
  • From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK's most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects., At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

    As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits: - Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow. - 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata) - Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave - Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…