Senior Land Manager

Base

Location:

Perth or Glasgow (Scotland).

Salary: £60,000 - £75,100 plus car/cash allowance, performance‑related bonus, and other benefits.

Working Pattern:
Permanent, Full Time, Flexible First options available.

We are looking for a Senior Land Manager to support a major programme of new infrastructure across the north and east of Scotland. You will help secure the land and property rights needed for overhead lines, underground cables and substations that are essential to delivering the UK’s 2030 net zero ambitions. This is a senior, influential role where you will guide strategy, lead engagement with landowners and key bodies, and ensure projects have the land access they need to progress.

• Lead land and property activities within a defined region, securing, maintaining and managing robust land rights across a varied portfolio of projects.
• Apply and deliver Land Assembly Strategies that support the successful delivery of capital projects, customer connections and wider network development programmes.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with landowners, tenants, agents, local authorities, government bodies and other key stakeholders.
• Provide expert guidance on policy, valuation, compensation and the practical management of land rights to support project delivery.
• Help manage future network risk by ensuring land and property rights are comprehensive, compliant and fit for purpose.

• A strong understanding of landownership systems in Scotland and practical experience in land management.
• Proven knowledge of land and property rights, including wayleaves, servitudes and land acquisition.
• A sound understanding of relevant legislation, including the Electricity Act 1989, the Land Compensation Act 1973 and the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965.
• Good knowledge of how energy networks operate, including their structure and governance.
• Membership of RICS (Rural Professional Group) or CAAV, or a clear commitment to working towards this.

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We invest around £10 million a day in home‑grown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. SSEN Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland, transporting energy from generation to demand, ensuring safe and reliable supply for communities.

We are upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, home‑grown energy and building a net‑zero network for generations to come.

Flexible Benefits to Fit Your Life:
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships; wellbeing benefits such as a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service; interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle‑to‑Work scheme; generous family entitlements including maternity and adoption pay and paternity leave.

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure a positive application and experience. We welcome applications from a diverse workforce and promote an open and inclusive workplace. For support, please contact  or call

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We accept online applications only and will be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we are taking your application further. An offered role will require a criminality check and a credit check before starting work.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time
Job function:
Other
Industries:
Utilities, Oil and Gas, Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing