Wayleave Surveyor

Do you have what it takes to play a key role in shaping the electricity distribution network of the future and be at the heart of achieving net zero?

Starting salary: £39,937 - £53,711(+ Company car / allowance)

Northern Powergrid, serving 8 million customers across 3.9 million homes and businesses in the Northeast, Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire are driving the region's transition to Net Zero. We're committed to achieving net-zero operational emissions by 2040 and have already reduced our business carbon footprint by 48% since 2015.

The Wayleave Team are responsible for obtaining land rights and environmental agreements for our construction teams to ensure the network develops and expandsto a smarter, more flexible system that is central to the region's journey to net zero.

Join us and help shape a clean, reliable energy network for the future for the Northeast and Yorkshire.

We have a number of exciting opportunities for enthusiastic individuals who have a willingness to learn and develop and who like a challenge. You'll have relevant experience and/or are qualifications in a related subject i.e., Law, Agriculture, Environment.

As a Wayleave Surveyor, you will be an integral part of building the electricity network for the future and your work will be varied including:

• Substation site acquisitions, disposals, rent reviews, lease renewals
• Acquisition of wayleaves consents, easements and land access permissions
• Negotiation and settlement of agricultural, wayleave and property loss claims
• Acquisition of planning and environmental consents
• Response to statutory notices.

The role requires an individual who is customer focused, highly motivated, very organised and IT literate. You will meet and communicate regularly with our grantors, customers, Land Agents, local authorities and statutory bodies, attend site meetings and share advice and technical knowledge with our colleagues and contractors.

You will be the direct point of contact for grantors and stakeholders relating to wayleave issues and will project manage the land rights requirements across multiple projects.

In addition to a bespoke training plan, we will also support you in achieving membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV) if required.

Does this sound like you?

• Team working is essential in this role to develop and implement new solutions. You will be part of a high-performing team, delivering for our customers
• Confident decision-making skills
• Excellent organisational skills are essential in managing multiple projects
• Problem solving is a must when faced with the scale and pace of change
• Deliver quality outputs to required deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders from across the business and wider community

What qualifications and experience are desirable?

• Preferably qualified to degree level, in a related subject i.e., Law, Agriculture, Property, Valuation, Environment OR a minimum of 2 A Levels / AS Levels (Grade A-C)
• Full driving licence is essential - travel will be necessary across the Northern Powergrid operational area
• Membership of RICS, CAAV or MRTPI is desirable but not essential
• Experience of Customer Service, managing projects and negotiations are desirable

Our benefits package includes:

• Enrolment into our double-matched pension scheme
• 25 days holiday (rising with service)
• Payment of professional fees

We're excited to hear from candidates who have a passion for joining the journey to Net Zero, who want to contribute and make a difference, and who have a desire to succeed and grow.

Closing date for applications: 26 January 2026

To apply, please forward a copy of your CV to

Applicants are considered on the basis of their suitability for the post irrespective of sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, race, age or disability, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

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