Wayleaves Specialist

Job Introduction

A temporary opportunity is available for a Wayleaves Specialist based in Gloucester for a period of up to 12 months subject to review.

You will be accountable to the Team Manager for the provision of specialist estates and survey services to your own and other teams.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be the negotiation of complex consents, wayleaves, easements, and agreements in respect of the location of distribution assets, to settle significant damage claims and to design, survey, and prepare specifications for major overhead line schemes. You may also provide support in the management of the tree cutting program. In addition, you will be required to identify training needs of your own and other team members and provide training as necessary in estates and survey related matters.

Evidence of your qualifications will be required prior to appointment.

Depending on experience, you may initially be appointed at a lower salary until all relevant courses and training are complete.

Main Responsibilities

• Negotiate specialist consents, wayleaves, easements and agreements in respect of the location of distribution assets
• Assess the potential impact of a specific work activity on customers and advise customers affected of the impact of activities
• Resolve customer complaints directly wherever possible
• Investigate and report on estate related matters
• Exercise leadership
• Introduce new wayleaves, easements, consents and agreements techniques and methods
• Train appropriate staff on the aspects of wayleaves, easements, consents and agreements
• Keep abreast of estates related development
• Assess site risks, and take action to remove or avoid those risks
• Report any accident, injury, damage to property or near miss
• Identify opportunities for improvement in performance and implement or recommend change
• Issue work to contractors, and approve daily work sheets
• Carry out quality and compliance checks on contractors works.

The Ideal Candidate

You should have proficient negotiation and influencing skills and must be able to demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with customers, landowners and Local Authorities.

Ideally you would have an understanding of how overhead lines are constructed and underground cables are installed, along with a general appreciation of the distribution network. You should be familiar with the operation of deeds and wayleaves, be aware of environmental legislation relating to statutory consents and have experience of geographic mapping and searching/updating computer records.

As you will need to be mobile throughout the area you must have a full and valid driving licence.

National Grid Electricity Distribution is committed to safeguarding the interests of the Company, colleagues and customers. This role is subject to a satisfactory Barring Service, (DBS) check, depending on the role different levels of screening and vetting are required. Some roles require a triannual check.

Interviews may take place on the 10 July 2026 for those who are shortlisted.

Benefits

As an equal opportunities employer who is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we celebrate individual difference and are actively bringing in more employees from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture.

• 26 days paid leave plus 8 bank holidays, up to 28 days with continuous service
• Competitive contributory pension scheme (we double match your contributions up to a maximum of 12%)
• Annual Share Save plan
• Contributory private healthcare scheme for you and your family
• Support via our Employee Assistance Programme, including musculoskeletal and physiotherapy services
• Free on-site parking at all our main sites

Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.