Wayleave Engineer

Job Description - Wayleave Engineer / Site Engineer

Location: Site-based (UK-wide travel required)
Reports to: Site and Project Managers
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Overview

We are seeking a proactive and adaptable Wayleave Engineer / Site Engineer to join our team delivering overhead line (OHL) transmission schemes across the UK. This dual-role combines wayleave and access negotiation with hands-on site engineering responsibilities, providing critical support in enabling and executing high-voltage construction works.

Key Responsibilities Wayleave / Access Engineering

• Engage with landowners, tenants, agents, local authorities, and statutory bodies to secure necessary wayleave agreements, access rights, and consents.
• Conduct site visits and assessments to identify access constraints, environmental sensitivities, and land use impacts.
• Support resolution of landowner concerns, disputes, and compensation discussions in coordination with client Wayleave Officers.
• Maintain accurate records of wayleave status, correspondence, access agreements, and engagement logs.
• Liaise with the client's wayleave, legal, and environmental teams to ensure alignment with scheme requirements.
• Contribute to access strategy development and route planning from a construction logistics perspective.

Site Engineering Support

• Assist Site and Project Managers and project teams in the delivery of construction works, including surveys, setting out, and quality assurance.
• Provide technical support to construction teams during piling, tower erection, stringing, and commissioning phases.
• Monitor site progress, prepare method statements and risk assessments, and assist in producing as-built records.
• Ensure compliance with HSEQ standards, environmental constraints, and temporary works requirements.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and utility companies on-site.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in either wayleave/access negotiation or civil/site engineering within utilities, power transmission, or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, capable of engaging with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of UK legislation related to land access, planning, and environmental consents.
• Good understanding of OHL construction techniques and sequencing (132kV - 400kV preferred).
• Competency in reading technical drawings, maps, and land registry plans.
• CSCS card and full UK driving licence required.

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering, Land Management, Environmental Management, or a related field.
• Experience with GIS or CAD software.
• National Grid Person / BESC / Person Competent (desirable; training can be provided).
• Familiarity with National Grid TGN and TP documents or other DNO/TO standards.

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated, able to manage own workload and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Professional and diplomatic in landowner and stakeholder engagement.
• Flexible and comfortable working in rural, remote, or challenging environments.
• Team player with a willingness to adapt to changing project needs.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Company vehicle.
• Paid travel and subsistence for site work.
• Opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure projects.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.