Land Assistant - Glasgow, United Kingdom - SP POWER SYSTEMS LTD

SP POWER SYSTEMS LTD

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Glasgow, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Land Assistant

ScottishPower HQ - Glasgow

Salary from £26, 540 p.a.

Permanent

Closing Date: 28th April'23

_ Help us create a better future, quicker_:
SP Energy Networks is part of the ScottishPower Group of companies.

We provide power on behalf of supply companies through a network of cables and power lines that we own and maintain.

The Land & Planning Team within Energy Networks provide support to the three Licence Businesses in the gaining of appropriate land rights and planning consents required to install and keep installed the distribution and transmission network in order for the business to deliver its statutory obligations for the delivery of the RIIO ED1/2 and T1/2 Business Plans.

_ What you'll be doing_:

Provide technical support to the Land Team in the gaining of relevant landowner consents through a number of responsibilities including direct contact with landowners to establish ownership of land, to resolve land rights enquires or to process changes in ownership details and LV claims.
Responsible for creating, updating and the day to day management of the land rights records, on both hard copy files, the Land GIS and the SAP Real Estate System.
Processing of payments to landowners related to land rights activities including maintaining payment records.
Register Service Request Forms through the ESCOMS work management system to ensure new work requests are received, logged, examined and evaluated prior to issue to Land Officer.

_What you'll bring_:

A working knowledge of the Distribution Networks and the individual components, such as substations and overhead lines, is required with knowledge of the regulated nature of the business.
Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of parties at varying levels within organisations, including management, engineers, planners, lawyers, statutory bodies, farmers/landowners and the wider public.
Able to build relationships with key stakeholders, maintain open dialogue and engage in negotiations in order to resolve adversarial and confrontational situations.
Knowledge and practical experience of Electricity Act 1989, Town & Country Planning Act, Property Law, Valuations, Compensation Code and agriculture practices.
Working knowledge in internal financial processes and systems (SAP).
Understanding of combined land rights requirement and financial implications.

_Minimum Criteria_:

Previous experience in a role with customer facing activities.
Knowledge of the Distribution Network and its individual component parts.
Knowledge of SAP preferable.

_What's in it for you_:

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we'll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower, we believe it's the little things we do in life that make a big difference.

From helping you look after your family's wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action - our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world - today and tomorrow.

That's why our benefits include:

36 days annual leave
Holiday purchase
Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
Payroll giving and charity matched funding
Technology Vouchers
Count us in pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
Electric Vehicle Schemes to help you transition to green/clean driving
Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
Life Assurance (4x salary)
Access to 'nudge' financial wellbeing support
Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

_Why SP Energy Networks_:

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy.

We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England.

We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network - connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system.

It's a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland's ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we're taking it very seriously.

We're investing £2 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy.

With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they