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.