Do you have what it takes to play a key role in shaping the electricity distribution network of the future and be at the heart of achieving net zero?

The energy industry is advancing with investment in smart technology innovation and Northern Powergrid, as the company responsible for powering everyday life for 8 million customers across 3.9 million homes and businesses in the North East, Yorkshire, The Humber and northern Lincolnshire, is at the forefront of delivering a power network that meets the region’s needs, now and in the future.

The Field Operations team are responsible for obtaining land rights and environmental agreements for our construction teams to ensure the network develops to a smarter, more flexible system that is central to the region’s journey to net zero

We have a number of exciting opportunities for enthusiastic individuals who have relevant experience and/or are qualified in a related subject i.e., Law, Agriculture, Environment.

As a Wayleave Surveyor, you will be an integral part of building the electricity network for the future and your work will be varied including:

• Substation site acquisitions, disposals, rent reviews, lease renewals
• Acquisition of wayleaves consents, easements and land access permissions
• Negotiation and settlement of agricultural, wayleave and property loss claims
• Acquisition of planning and environmental consents
• Response to statutory notices.

The role requires an individual who is customer focused, highly motivated, very organised and IT literate. You will meet and communicate regularly with our grantors, customers, Land Agents, local authorities and statutory bodies, attend site meetings and share advice and technical knowledge with our colleagues and contractors.

You will be the direct point of contact for grantors and stakeholders relating to wayleave issues and will project manage the land rights requirements across multiple projects.

In addition to a two-year training plan, we will also support you in achieving membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV) if required.

Our benefits package includes:

• Enrolment into our double-matched pension scheme
• 25 days holiday (rising with service)
• Payment of professional fees

Does this sound like you?

• Team working is essential in this role to develop and implement new solutions. You will be part of a high-performing team, delivering for our customers
• Confident decision-making skills
• Excellent organisational skills are essential in managing multiple projects
• Problem solving is a must when faced with the scale and pace of change
• Deliver quality outputs to required deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders from across the business and wider community

What qualifications and experience are desirable?

• Preferably qualified to degree level, in a related subject i.e., Law, Agriculture, Property, Valuation, Environment OR a minimum of 2 A Levels / AS Levels (Grade A-C)
• Full driving licence is essential - travel will be necessary across the Northern Powergrid operational area
• Membership of RICS, CAAV or MRTPI is desirable but not essential
• Experience of Customer Service, managing projects and negotiations are desirable

We're excited to hear from candidates who have a passion for joining the journey to Net Zero, who want to contribute and make a difference, and who have a desire to succeed and grow. Apply now and we’ll be in touch.

Once you apply, this will download the Employment Application Form. Please fill this in and follow the instructions. 

Closing date for applications: 8 November, with assessments to take place in November.

Visit northernpowergrid.com/careers to find out more about this and other career opportunities.

Applicants are considered on the basis of their suitability for the post irrespective of sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, race, age or disability, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

In order to comply with our electricity distribution licence, we have to ensure our colleagues are fit and proper to visit and enter our customers’ premises. Consequently, as this role may involve visiting and entering our customers’ premises, please be aware that the successful candidate will be subject to a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please confirm in your application if you are content for this check to be completed.