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Wood is recruiting for a Wayleave Officer to join Wood Transmission & Distribution Ltd entity focusing on negotiating and resolving wayleave, easement, and lease issues due to significant growth across our transmission and distribution business. The Wayleave Officer will assist in the creation of detailed drawings for accommodation works, land boundaries, access routes, and necessary permissions while coordinating with the Client’s Wayleave Officer and grantors to ensure positive relationships and address any program changes or inquiries.

This role is site based primarily in the Scottish central belt region with long term project sites based in Argyll and Bute supporting our client SSE. This opportunity is a site-based position, we have works issued under various frameworks which mean the position is UK wide. You will need to be flexible in your work location as you will be away from home for periods of time and will travel and work across the UK.

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The Role

Reporting to the Construction and/ or Site Manager, the role involves assisting in the creation of detailed drawings and maintaining effective communication with clients and authorities, managing project timelines, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations, coordinating permissions and access for sites, and facilitating inspections and documentation reviews.

Our Clients and Projects 

Designing the future. Transforming the world. 

As a leading provider of engineering and construction services to the UK transmission and distribution sector, Wood Transmission & Distribution Ltd are paving the way to net zero 2050 with a secured workstream for years to come. 

The UK electricity transmission and distribution sector is facing an unprecedented demand for growth, requiring sustainable and secure electrical infrastructure for future generations, and at Wood Transmission & Distribution, we leverage our extensive experience to deliver innovative solutions that advance the sector towards a net zero future.

This role will be concentrating on the negotiation and resolution of wayleave, easement, and lease challenges amid substantial growth in our transmission and distribution operations.

What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across emerging energy sectors  Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant  Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession