Wayleave Warden

Overview

In this role you support the Wayleave function on national power transmission and distribution projects. You will coordinate land access, liaise with grantors and authorities, and ensure wayleave processes and safety checks are in place. You will work closely with the client Wayleave officer and project team to manage access, deliveries, and ground investigations while maintaining up-to-date drawings and risk controls. This is a hands-on, cross-functional position that directly impacts site access, safety, and project delivery.

Pay / Benefits

• Smart working
• Remote working up to 40%
• 25 days paid annual leave
• Pension
• Family-friendly policies
• Share incentive plan

Responsibilities

• Liaise with client Wayleave officer and site team to confirm land take areas, access positions, delivery methods, and any tree/shrub clearance requirements
• Identify and mark services using drawings, markers, ground scanning, and information from third parties
• Coordinate with Local Authorities, Highways Agency, Police regarding road/footpath closures or restrictions
• Address daily access issues with Grantors and change of access routes; maintain a clear process for updated access routes
• Establish and maintain an access map control system to ensure current drawings are used
• Review method statements and risk assessments related to Wayleave activities
• Update the locations board daily and induct visitors to the project and BB
• Carry out MSR checks of working practices with the site engineering team and H&S advisor

Key requirements

• Communication and negotiating skills essential
• Understanding of Agriculture and Grantor/land agent requirements
• Team player with a full driving licence

• Communication
• Negotiation
• Teamwork
• Knowledge of land/wayleave requirements
• Underground/overhead utility knowledge
• Health, Safety and Environmental knowledge

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