Land Consent Manager Jobs – SSE | Energy Infrastructure | jobs in UK

SSE is an energy company focused on developing, building, operating, and investing in the electricity infrastructure needed for the energy transition. Through SSEN Distribution, SSE powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses while developing flexible networks for a lower-carbon future. The company plans to invest £33 billion in critical electricity infrastructure through to 2030.

Role Overview

As a Land Consent Manager at SSE, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the delivery of SSE’s growing electricity infrastructure project portfolio.

The position involves securing, managing, and maintaining the land and property rights required for critical infrastructure projects, including underground cables, overhead lines, and ground-mounted plant. The successful candidate will work with private landowners, tenants, agents, local authorities, national agencies, and internal teams to help projects progress successfully.

This role is suited to an experienced professional with strong negotiation, organisation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills who wants to contribute to the development of a cleaner and more sustainable energy network.

Key Responsibilities as Land Consent Manager

• Develop land consent strategies to support project delivery on time, within budget, and sustainably
• Manage risks relating to land rights and future network security
• Prepare, negotiate, and secure wayleaves, easements, land purchases, lease agreements, and access permissions
• Assess, negotiate, and successfully settle compensation claims
• Secure and manage both voluntary and statutory consents for capital projects
• Build and maintain positive relationships with landowners, tenants, agents, local authorities, and national agencies
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders throughout project delivery
• Support the successful delivery of electricity infrastructure projects
• Ensure relevant land, property, consent, and environmental requirements are addressed
• Represent SSE professionally when engaging with stakeholders and landowners

Working Pattern & Pay

• Salary: £45,452 – £60,899 per year, depending on skills and experience
• Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract
• Working pattern: Full time
• Flexible working: Flexible First options available
• Base locations: New Forest, Poole, West London, Slough, Reading, Swindon, Melksham, Andover, Oxford, Portsmouth, Basingstoke, Aldershot, or Petersfield
• Job reference: 559571
• Closing date: 29 September 2026 at 23:55 BST

Start a Career With SSE

A career with SSE provides the opportunity to contribute to major electricity infrastructure projects and support the transition to a cleaner energy network. As a Land Consent Manager, the successful candidate will help secure the rights and permissions needed to deliver essential network projects while developing strong relationships with landowners and public bodies.

SSE is committed to creating an open and inclusive workplace where people from different backgrounds can develop and succeed. The company also provides reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where required.

Apply Now to become a Land Consent Manager with SSE and help support the delivery of critical electricity infrastructure across the UK.