Land Consents Manager

sse.com; Inverness; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Inverness is seeking a Land Consents Manager to manage land rights for electricity projects. You will develop consent strategies, manage risks, and lead negotiations for essential land agreements. The ideal candidate has strong negotiation skills and experience with stakeholders, including government and landowners. This role offers a competitive salary with flexible benefits, contributing to a sustainable energy future.

Benefits

Discounts on private healthcare

Gym membership discounts

Wellbeing services including a free online GP

Interest-free loans for transport and technology

Generous family entitlements

Qualifications

• Full, current driving licence is essential.
• Experience working with landowners and authorities.
• Solid understanding of environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement consent strategies for projects.
• Manage risks to ensure the security of electricity network.
• Lead negotiations and secure various land agreements.
• Oversee management of compensation claims.
• Build relationships with stakeholders for project success.

Skills

Strong negotiation and influencing skills

Experience securing wayleaves and land agreements

Stakeholder management skills

Knowledge of land rights and planning procedures

Job description

Base Location: Inverness, Highlands and Islands, Elgin

Salary: £49,004 - £57,728 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

Our Land Consents Managers play a vital role in ensuring the successful delivery of our project portfolio, helping drive progress toward a net‑zero carbon future across our electricity distribution network. In this position, you’ll be responsible for securing, managing, and maintaining strong land and property rights for underground cables, overhead lines, and ground‑mounted equipment on both public and private land.

You will

• Develop and implement consent strategies to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in a sustainable manner.
• Proactively manage risks to safeguard the long‑term security of the electricity network.
• Lead negotiations and secure wayleaves, servitudes, land acquisitions, lease agreements, and access permissions.
• Oversee the end‑to‑end management of compensation claims.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support project delivery and collaboration.

You have

• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Experience securing wayleaves, servitudes, land purchases, lease agreements and access permissions.
• Experience of working with key stakeholders, such as landowners, tenants, and their agents, local authorities, national agencies and the Scottish Government Energy Consents Unit.
• A solid understanding and practical application of land rights, planning procedures, and environmental legislation.

A full, current driving licence is essential.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [e-mail] / 01738 340954 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.