As our LoC and Wayleaves Officer (Field Based), you will lead the effort to secure Wayleaves and necessary consents, reducing premises impacted by Wayleave constraints. Your can-do attitude and experience will support the business in its corporate objectives to provide fast and reliable fibre to everyone.
Client Details
My client is a fast growing Telecoms company dedicated to driving change across the local area and beyond.
Description
Responsibilities
- Prepare, negotiate and complete Wayleave agreements and other consents agreements in respect to FTTP Fibre/Civils/Telecommunications installations.
- Investigate the Land Registry, planning authority and utility company websites and other information sources to establish land or property ownership and route feasibility.
- Oversee the payment of compensation, professional fees, and other costs associated with Wayleave acquisition.
- Communication activities on the ground between the Wayleaves Team and landowners, attend meetings and oversee prompt responses to queries.
- Review all landowner crop loss and disturbance claims in conjunction with the Land Consent and Wayleave Manager.
- Working closely with the survey team to request and book surveys.
- Actively maintain excellent relationships with landowners, agents, government departments and other external bodies.
- Highlighting priority Wayleaves that will have a direct impact on deliverables for the team.
Profile
Desirable
- Minimum 5 years in a Telecommunications environment.
- Understanding of rural landscape and community culture
- Conversant with relevant legislation including The Electronic Communications Code as set out in Schedule 3A of the Communications Act 2003.
- Proven experience working within delivery timelines, along with the confidence to address and challenge any process delays.
Essential
- Minimum 2 years Wayleave Experience
- The ability to read and/or understand network designs.
- Full driving license
- Excellent communication and influencing skills.
- Good logical mind and ability to constructively analyse information and identify clear path forward.
- Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external Stakeholders
- Efficient in Microsoft packages and have working knowledge of GIS systems.
- Exhibit strong attention to detail and a tenacious approach to following up on enquiries.
Job Offer
- 25 days holiday plus an extra day off for your birthday
- flexible and hybrid working
- Generous pension - employer 6%, employee 3%
- Discretionary bonus
- Medical cash plan
- Life assurance
- Shut down over Christmas