Job Introduction
We have three exciting opportunities for Estates Specialists to join our West Wales Field Operations team, one based at Withybush and two based at Llanfihangel-ar-arth.
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 and to design, survey and prepare specifications for overhead line schemes. You will also provide support in the management of the tree cutting program. 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.
- Depending on experience, you may initially be appointed at a lower salary until all relevant courses and training are complete.
As part of our hybrid working approach this role offers a mix of office and home working. Hybrid working can only be considered once your initial training is complete and subject to business need.
Main Responsibilities
- Negotiate specialist consents, wayleaves, easements and agreements in respect of the location of distribution assets
- Design, survey and prepare specifications for overhead line schemes
- Settle damage claims
- Assessing the potential impact of a specific work activity on customers and advising customers affected of the impact of activities
- Resolving customer complaints directly wherever possible
- Investigating and reporting on estate related matters
- Exercise leadership
- Introduce new wayleaves, easements, consents and agreements techniques and methods
- Train appropriate staff on the aspects of wayleaves, easements, consents and agreements
- Keep abreast of estates related development
- Assess site risks, and take action to remove or avoid those risks
- Report any accident, injury, damage to property or near miss
- Identify opportunities for improvement in performance and implement or recommend change
- Issue work to contractors, and approve daily work sheets
- Carry out quality and compliance checks on contractors works.
Ideal Candidate
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.
We are interested in hearing from candidates that can demonstrate:
▪ Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
▪ The ability to engage and communicate effectively
▪ 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
As you will need to be mobile throughout the area you must have a full and valid driving licence.
Appropriate training and support will be given in order for the successful candidate to realise their full potential within the role.
National Grid Electricity Distribution is committed to safeguarding the interests of the Company, colleagues and customers. This role is subject to a satisfactory Barring Service, (DBS) check, depending on the role different levels of screening and vetting are required. Some roles require a triannual check.
About Us
We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses.
National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. We are building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues – who in turn help to build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future and we are doing this in a fast-moving industry with an increasing focus on tackling climate change, exploring new energy sources that are renewable, low carbon, and improve efficiency to meet demand.
