As our LoC and Wayleaves Officer, 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.
• 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.
• Collate and submit applications to external utility companies.
• Proactively monitor and pursue outstanding information by phone or email.
• Provide weekly status reports for tasks in progress.
• Liaise with internal colleagues and external consultants.

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