In brief
ENGINEERING/DESIGN STUDIES/METHODS Birmingham, EnglandTo ease reading, the plural masculine form may be used on this page; our vacancies are however directed to persons of all genders
Wayleave Warden
Job Title: Wayleave Warden
Reporting to: Business General Manager
Business Unit: GGP
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Purpose of the Position:
We require a proactive and adaptable Wayleave Warden to join our GGP Business Unit providing critical support in enabling and executing high-voltage construction works.
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Responsibilities & Duties:
Including but not limited to the following:
- 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 in resolving 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.
- Act as a role model for Omexom Company Values
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Governance:
Interfaces and relationships with key stakeholders:
- Project Managers
- HR Team
- Business Unit General Manager
- Clients and customers
- Team members
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Person Specification
Qualifications and experience
- Proven experience in either wayleave/access negotiation or civil/site engineering within the utilities, power transmission, or infrastructure sectors.
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to deal with a wide range of stakeholders, including the general public.
Working knowledge of relevant 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 criteria
- Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering, Land Management, Environmental Management, or related field.
- Experience with GIS or CAD software.
- National Grid Person / BESC / Person Competent (desirable but training can be provided).
- Familiarity with National Grid TGN and TP documents or other DNO/TO standards.
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Values
In line with Omexom’s values, the jobholder must possess the following qualities:
Team Spirit & Generosity – able to work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support and drive performance.
Trust and Empowerment – enjoy managing their responsibilities and time to ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally.
Integrity and Responsibility – enjoy taking responsibility for their duties and managing these effectively to ensure efficient high-quality results.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship – continually strive to improve processes and introduce new initiatives to improve efficiency.