LEAD WAYLEAVE & EASEMENT OFFICER – UK VARIOUS - £££ NEGOTIABLE
VGC Energy part of VGC Group Limited are currently recruiting a Lead Wayleave & Easement Officer to support Transmission Networks projects across the UK.
Primarily you will be involved in managing the access to areas of sites covered by Wayleaves, Easements and Undertakings.
Lead Wayleave & Easement Officer – Rewards and Benefits
Lead Wayleave & Easement Officer – Responsibilities
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Collaborate with the Client’s Land and Development Team and their Grantors to determine suitable site access routes and address any related issues. Proactively review and adjust access routes as needed, ensuring the planned activity aligns with both the Client’s and Grantor’s approval.
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Coordinate with the construction team on the scope and timing of access requirements - produce schedules outlining the scope of access and accommodation works, including identifying land ownership boundaries, access routes, utilities, environmental permissions, and other consents required to facilitate the works.
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Work closely with construction team to resolve issues and prevent delays to the project timeline.
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Maintain strong working relationships with the Client’s Land Officer, Grantors, and Third Parties. Knowledge of farming, industrial land use, or land management is advantageous.
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Create and update records detailing access works and any changes to site conditions.
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Liaise with Client’s Land Officer and site delivery team to understand access requirements and find solutions that meet all parties' needs, staying within consents and the project budget.
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Update drawings and records with any agreed changes from the Client’s Land Officer.
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Keep the Client’s Land Officer informed on project progress to ensure smooth operations.
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Review consents and undertakings with the Client’s Land Officer to determine necessary permissions for site access.
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Work with the Client’s Land Officer to arrange and obtain necessary access agreements or consents from Stakeholders such as Authorities, Local Authorities, Highway Managers, Railways, Waterways, and other Utilities.
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Assist with preparing and submitting applications for perm and temp modifications to Public Highways.
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Liaise with the Local Planning Authority on Public Rights of Way (PROW) management during construction, including ensuring proper signage.
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Ensure Access & Accommodation Works Schedules reflect the full scope of work for the Client, Grantors, or Third Parties.
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Address changes to work scope by raising requests through the site delivery team to document any cost or schedule impacts.
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Support site team by identifying services, utilising drawings, markers, and third-party info.
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Inspect access routes, ensuring they are properly marked and agreed upon with the Grantors.
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Work with the site delivery team to ensure compliance with Wayleave, Easement, and consent requirements - ensure access routes are handed back according to the agreed timeline and condition.
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Coordinate with Grantors to carry out minor repairs to fences, hedges, gates, and other access-related infrastructure.
Lead Wayleave & Easement Officer – Requirements
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Support reviews of Method Statements and Risk Assessments related to access activities.
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Perform other duties as required to meet business demands and customer needs and provide Grantor-related information during inductions.
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Attend weekly safety and progress meetings and participate in monthly Client review meetings.
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Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, integrity, and professionalism at all times.
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Undergo basic safety & engineering familiarisation training provided by the business for site work.
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Must be willing to travel to operational sites across the UK and hold a valid driving licence - Willingness to stay away from home on a rotational basis (one week on, one week off)