Balfour Beatty plc
Wayleave Warden
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Wayleave Warden
Wayleave Warden – BTNO Project (Assington, Suffolk)
Location
Assington, Suffolk (BTNO Project)
Business Unit
Power Transmission & Distribution
Company
About The Role
Balfour Beatty is offering an exciting opportunity for a Wayleave Warden to join their Power Transmission & Distribution team, supporting the BTNO Project in Assington, Suffolk. This key role is responsible for securing third-party consents and access agreements, ensuring safe and timely project delivery.
Role Overview
As Wayleave Warden, you will:
- Manage land access and consents in line with project timelines
- Act as a critical interface between grantors, clients, local authorities, and the project team
Responsibilities
Site & Land Access Management
- Liaise with the Client Wayleave Officer to:
- Confirm land take areas during site visits (accompanied by Engineers and General Foreman)
- Finalise access positions and tower work routes
- Outline damage limitation actions
- Ensure tree/shrub clearance requirements are recorded in the wayleave schedule
- Identify and mark utilities using:
- engineers’ drawings
- markings from drawings
- third-party data
- ground scanning techniques
Stakeholder Coordination
- Collaborate with local authorities, Highways Agency, Police, etc. regarding road/footpath closures or restrictions
- Work with the Client Wayleave Officer to resolve daily access issues, requests from grantors, and changes to access routes
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Process Improvement & Compliance
- Implement a system (e.g., red dot on F10 board) to alert the project team of access route changes
- Establish a controlled access maps system to ensure only up-to-date drawings are in use
- Review all wayleave-specific method statements and risk assessments
Safety & Induction Responsibilities
- Update daily locations board
- Ensure site visitors complete Balfour Beatty induction procedures
- Perform MSR (Management Safety Representative) checks on:
- Working practices
- In collaboration with Site Engineering Team and Health & Safety advisor
Who We’re Looking For
Essential Skills & Experience
- Exceptional communication and negotiating skills
- Understanding of agricultural grantor requirements and land agent dynamics
- Ability to work as part of a diverse team
- Full (clean) driving licence
Desirable Skills &Experience
- Reasonable knowledge of civil engineering and excavation processes
- Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) awareness or experience
- Understanding of underground utility and overhead infrastructure restraints
- Familiarity with traffic management legislation
Why Work For Us?
Balfour Beatty’s teams deliver ambitious infrastructure projects that form the backbone of regional, national, and global economies. Beyond making meaningful contributions to society, the company offers an extensive benefits package, allowing flexibility and support tailored to individual needs.
Key Benefits
- Smart working options (staggered hours) with up to 40% remote working (role-dependent)
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro-rated where applicable)
- Family-friendly policies, including:
- 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave
- 4 weeks full pay for paternity/partner leave
- Pension plans and share incentive schemes
- Voices-of-worker recognition platforms
- Volunteer leave provision
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About Balfour Beatty
Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution expertise spans the entire electricity grid lifecycle:
- Design (scoping & feasibility)
- Construction (cabling, substations, overhead lines)
- Maintenance & operations
Innovation and technical excellence underpin all projects, supported by:
- Specialist in-house teams
- Flexible local resources
- AI, sustainability and automation-driven solutions
Diversity, Inclusion & Commitments
Balfour Beatty prioritises a workplace where everyone thrives, investing in its health, equity, diversity, and inclusion initiative*.*
Key Initiatives & Policies
- Value Everyone Strategy – fostering inclusivity for all identities and backgrounds
- MoD Employer Recognition Scheme (Gold Award) – supporting veterans, reservists, and armed forces personnel
- Disability Confident Employer – guaranteeing interviews for disabled candidates meeting the role’s core requirements For more information: DisabilityConfident.gov.uk
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