Estates Specialist

Overview

Negotiate consents, settle claims, manage estates for electricity distribution assets.

Key Responsibilities

• consents negotiation
• wayleave management
• contractor oversight
• risk assessment
• training delivery
• claims settlement

Tasks

You will be responsible for the negotiation of specialist consents, wayleaves, easements and agreements in respect of the location of distribution assets, to settle significant damage claims. 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. -Investigating and reporting on estate related matters -Introduce new wayleaves, easements, consents and agreements techniques and methods. -Resolving customer complaints directly wherever possible -Issue work to contractors, and approve daily work sheets. -Train appropriate staff on the aspects of wayleaves, easements, consents and agreements. -Report any accident, injury, damage to property or near miss. -Assessing the potential impact of a specific work activity on customers and advising customers affected of the impact of activities -Carry out quality and compliance checks on contractors works. -Negotiate complex consents, wayleaves, easements and agreements in respect of the location of distribution assets. -Identify opportunities for improvement in performance and implement or recommend change -Keep abreast of estates related development -Assess site risks, and take action to remove or avoid those risks -Settle significant damage claims.

Requirements

• driving licence
• negotiation
• problem solving
• geographic mapping
• overhead lines
• communication

What You Bring

As you will need to be mobile throughout the area you must have a full and valid driving licence. You should also have proficient negotiation and influencing skills and you 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. -The ability to engage and communicate effectively -Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills -The ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and competing priorities -High standards for quality and attention to detail whilst working at pace -An organised, proactive and collaborative approach to delivery and problem-solving

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Benefits

As part of our hybrid working approach this role offers a mix of office and home working (3 days in the office). Hybrid working can only be considered once your initial training is complete and subject to business need. Appropriate training and support will be given in order for the successful candidate to realise their full potential within the role. -Depending on experience, you may initially be appointed at a lower salary until all relevant courses and training are complete.

About National Grid

-Plays a critical role in delivering electricity and gas to millions of homes and businesses. -Operates in both the UK and US, ensuring safe and reliable energy distribution. -Deeply involved in the development of renewable energy infrastructure, including wind and solar projects. -Key projects include cross-border power links to improve energy security and integrating low-carbon solutions. -Continually innovates to meet growing energy demand while reducing environmental impact. -Operates in both electricity and natural gas distribution across a vast geographical area in the US. -Invests in sustainability initiatives and clean energy infrastructure.

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