Wayleave Engineer

VINCI Construction France; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Wayleave Engineer / Site Engineer to join their team delivering OHL transmission schemes across the UK. The role combines negotiation with hands-on engineering responsibilities and offers competitive compensation, a company vehicle, and opportunities for training and career development. Candidates should have experience in wayleave negotiations and civil engineering within the utilities sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company vehicle

Paid travel and subsistence

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in wayleave/access negotiation or civil/site engineering.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Working knowledge of UK legislation related to land access.

Responsibilities

• Engage with landowners and authorities to secure necessary agreements.
• Assist in construction works delivery including surveys.
• Monitor site progress and compliance with HSEQ standards.

Skills

Wayleave/access negotiation

Civil/site engineering

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Understanding of UK legislation

OHL construction techniques

Technical drawings competency

Education

Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

GIS software

CAD software

Job description

Job Description – Wayleave Engineer / Site Engineer

Location: Site-based (UK-wide travel required)
Reports to: Site and Project Managers
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Overview

We are seeking a proactive and adaptable Wayleave Engineer / Site Engineer to join our team delivering overhead line (OHL) transmission schemes across the UK. This dual-role combines wayleave and access negotiation with hands-on site engineering responsibilities, providing critical support in enabling and executing high-voltage construction works.

Key Responsibilities

Wayleave / Access Engineering

• Engage with landowners, tenants, agents, local authorities, and statutory bodies to secure necessary wayleave agreements, access rights, and consents.

• Conduct site visits and assessments to identify access constraints, environmental sensitivities, and land use impacts.

• Support resolution of landowner concerns, disputes, and compensation discussions in coordination with client Wayleave Officers.

• Maintain accurate records of wayleave status, correspondence, access agreements, and engagement logs.

• Liaise with the client’s wayleave, legal, and environmental teams to ensure alignment with scheme requirements.

• Contribute to access strategy development and route planning from a construction logistics perspective.

Site Engineering Support

• Assist Site and Project Managers and project teams in the delivery of construction works, including surveys, setting out, and quality assurance.

• Provide technical support to construction teams during piling, tower erection, stringing, and commissioning phases.

• Monitor site progress, prepare method statements and risk assessments, and assist in producing as-built records.

• Ensure compliance with HSEQ standards, environmental constraints, and temporary works requirements.

• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and utility companies on-site.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in either wayleave/access negotiation or civil/site engineering within utilities, power transmission, or infrastructure sectors.

• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, capable of engaging with a wide range of stakeholders.

• Working knowledge of UK legislation related to land access, planning, and environmental consents.

• Good understanding of OHL construction techniques and sequencing (132kV – 400kV preferred).

• Competency in reading technical drawings, maps, and land registry plans.

• CSCS card and full UK driving licence required.

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering, Land Management, Environmental Management, or a related field.

• Experience with GIS or CAD software.

• National Grid Person / BESC / Person Competent (desirable; training can be provided).

• Familiarity with National Grid TGN and TP documents or other DNO/TO standards.

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated, able to manage own workload and prioritise tasks effectively.

• Professional and diplomatic in landowner and stakeholder engagement.

• Flexible and comfortable working in rural, remote, or challenging environments.

• Team player with a willingness to adapt to changing project needs.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.

• Company vehicle.

• Paid travel and subsistence for site work.

• Opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure projects.

• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.