Senior Land Manager

Overview

In this role you will lead the land and property work for Scotland’s major infrastructure projects, securing rights and coordinating cross‑disciplinary input to support timely project delivery. You will build trusted relationships with landowners, communities and authorities, using negotiated deals and statutory powers where needed. The position places you at the heart of Scotland’s energy future, balancing regulatory requirements with practical outcomes. You will work with cross‑functional teams to shape land strategies that enable reliable transmission networks.

Pay / Benefits

• car or cash allowance
• performance-related bonus
• flexible working patterns
• private healthcare discount
• gym membership discount
• Cycle to Work scheme

Responsibilities

• Lead land and property activities for major infrastructure projects to secure essential rights
• Develop and deliver land assembly strategies using negotiated agreements and statutory powers (wayleaves, CPOs)
• Lead engagement and negotiations with landowners, tenants and representatives
• Coordinate land referencing, property data and input from multiple disciplines for statutory applications
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders including developers, local authorities, the Scottish Government Energy Consents Unit, Forestry and Land Scotland and planning authorities

Key requirements

• Strong knowledge of Scottish landownership and complex land and property matters
• In-depth knowledge of land and property rights (wayleaves, servitudes, land acquisition)
• Working knowledge of Electricity Act 1989, Land Compensation Act 1973, Compulsory Purchase Act 1965
• Understanding of energy networks or regulated infrastructure environments and land requirement contribution to delivery
• Membership of RICS Rural Professional Group or CAAV, or commitment to pursuing relevant membership

• Negotiation
• Stakeholder engagement
• Relationship building
• Land rights expertise (wayleaves, servitudes)
• Knowledge of statutory processes for land acquisition and CPOs
• Land referencing and property data coordination

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