Wayleave Manager (Telecoms)

The Opportunity:

My client are a leading telecommunications company are currently looking for a Wayleave Manager on a permanent basis to lead and manage the wayleave team, ensuring the timely and efficient acquisition of permissions and agreements to support network build projects.

This role demands strong organisational skills, an ability to manage workload and deadlines effectively, and a proven aptitude for negotiating complex agreements while maintaining stakeholder relationships.

Skills and Experience:

• Track record of negotiating and finalising agreements with diverse stakeholders, including landowners, local authorities, and housing associations.
• A minimum of 3 years' experience in wayleave, land and property rights, or related fields.
• Proven experience in managing teams and workloads effectively to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills, especially in high-pressure or contentious scenarios.
• Resilience and the ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.
• Familiarity with GIS tools or mapping software, such as Nimbus Maps.
• Knowledge of local authority processes and housing association frameworks.
• Negotiate, secure, and manage wayleave agreements with landowners, local authorities, and stakeholders to support fibre network deployment.
• Address and resolve disputes or objections related to wayleave agreements, ensuring minimal impact on project timelines.
• Collaborate with planning, legal, build, and surveying teams to ensure wayleave requirements are integrated into project workflows.
• Ensure all wayleave agreements comply with UK laws, regulations, and industry standards, mitigating potential risks.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all wayleave agreements, permissions, and associated correspondence for audit and compliance purposes.
• Develop and refine wayleave policies, processes, and templates to standardise and improve efficiency across projects.
• Track wayleave acquisition progress against project schedules, identifying potential delays and implementing corrective actions as needed.

Please contact John here at ISR to learn more about our exciting telecommunications client based in Cornwall and their ongoing growth plans