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Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations London, Reading, Manchester, Perth, Glasgow
Salary: £50-£75k + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: 12 month Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The role
Support the delivery of SSE’s Behind the Meter strategy by securing and managing land and property rights for projects. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the role provides land and property expertise, negotiates agreements, and helps ensure projects are delivered on time, in line with business objectives and governance requirements.
You will
- Provide support to the “Behind the Meter” team to deliver a range of land and property services including land origination and feasibility, land assembly, valuation, negotiation of option agreements, leases, wayleaves, easements and other land rights and acquisitions.
- Contribute and assist in the delivery of the Behind the Meter strategy in supporting the business objectives and growth ambitions.
- Develop and expand a network of contacts and build strong relationships with key external stakeholders including landowners, land agents, consultants and solicitors.
- In accordance with SSE governance, manage and ensure the timely delivery of all land agreements and land rights required for projects throughout the origination, development, and construction stages.
- Lead and provide support and advice to the Project Development Managers on all land and property matters, negotiations and internal approval processes particularly with regard to anticipated timescales and risks.
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You have
- Experience in land acquisition, development and property negotiations within renewables, infrastructure or development sectors
- Strong knowledge of UK landownership, legal rights, valuation, and planning/consenting processes (Ireland knowledge beneficial).
- Strong commercial acumen with experience in budget management, risk identification and mitigation.
- Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline (e.g. Real Estate, Land & Planning, Law) with RICS membership desirable.
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.
SSE Energy Customer Solutions serves over 1.3 million households and businesses across the UK and Ireland. We help our customers accelerate their net zero ambitions by providing energy and low-carbon energy solutions. These include EV hubs, solar systems, smart technologies, and heating and cooling networks.
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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 zoe.gillespie@sse.com 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.
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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.
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