Land Rights Project Officer

Easement Solutions are the longest established land rights service specialising in supporting utility companies with land rights acquisitions for gas, electricity, water and fibre connections. This role will support the Client Account Managers, Key Projects Manager and Directors to deliver excellent service to utility companies, developers and other businesses that use our service.

Objectives of this role

• To deliver client needs in accordance with contractual obligations and agreements.
• To comply with business and legal codes of practice.
• To deliver excellent client service
• To support the Account Managers, Key Projects Manager, Directors and colleagues in delivering excellent client service.

Responsibilities

• To carry out fee-earning project work on behalf of clients.
• Be an ambassador of company values and a role model for company policies and procedures.
• Communicate locally/internally/externally as needed to meet the objectives of this role.

Requirements and Skills

• Good communication skills - both verbal and written.
• Understanding of the legal process required to obtain land rights.
• Ability to promote a positive image of the organization to employees, clients, partners and the community.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Good negotiation skills
• Strong organisation and analytical skills
• Time management skills
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team

Key tasks:

• Identify landowners through Land Registry database and desk bound research.
• Complete Highway Searches and analyse results.
• Have a good understanding of the legal principles applicable to easements and land -particularly the Gas and Electricity Acts.
• Assess Land Rights requirements, having regard to the Gas Act and Electricity Act and advising clients accordingly.
• Have a firm understanding of client-specific processes and Land Rights requirements.
• Identify legal requirements and ensure that the legal plans subsequently prepared are correct and meet with Land Registry and client requirements.
• Prepare and issue the correct legal documentation based on instructions and identified requirements.
• Instruct a Panel solicitor on IDNO/DNO projects and monitor their progress.
• Ensure clients are updated on a regular basis by phone/email and regular reports.
• Update and maintain the file records database.
• Maintain contact as required with all involved parties to include the client, landowner and their solicitors.
• Manage the project portfolio and ensure projects progress in line with ESL standards and report any problems that may delay the project or cause overspending to the Client Account Managers/Directors.
• Have an understanding of and provide support to the Key Projects Manager, Senior Land Rights Project Manager and Directors with regard to fees, billing and quotes to clients.
• Ensure admin matters (i.e. phone /post/other duties) are dealt with promptly
• Provide advice, assistance and support to Client Account Managers and Key Projects Manager.
• Accurate recording of time spent on projects.
• Support Operations Director and Client Account Managers with review of historic projects
• Any other task commensurate with the post.

Compensation

• Full-time - 35 hours per week, with an hour for lunch (unpaid)
• Office based.
• Opportunity for hybrid working following successful completion of probationary period
• Salary banding: £25,750-£31,930pa dependent on experience.
• Annual leave entitlement is 26 days per year plus Bank Holidays.
• Opt-in private health coverage following a qualifying period of employment.