Job Function: Lands and Habitat
Base locations
We have 3 vacancies available across Wales, with one role based in each of the following locations:
· Bodelwyddan – North Wales (Apply for the Rhyl vacancy)
· Clydach – South West Wales (Apply for the Clydach vacancy)
· Newport – South East Wales (Apply for the Newport vacancy)
What you’ll be responsible for:
As a key member of our Estates Team, you’ll play an important part in supporting the continued development of the team within Lands and Habitat, helping us deliver an excellent Estates Management service across Welsh Water.
Your responsibilities will include:
1. Managing access arrangements, negotiations, Schedules of Condition and the serving of Statutory Notices.
2. Undertaking compensation negotiations and supporting the acquisition and purchase of land rights required for operational and capital projects.
3. Supporting the smooth delivery of capital schemes, acting as a key point of contact for internal teams and providing regular progress updates and reviews.
4. Building and maintaining strong relationships with landowners, agents, tenants and property partners to encourage cooperation and secure long-term agreements.
5. Supporting operational teams to resolve land access issues, secure wayleaves and address land-related constraints.
6. Ensuring statutory land rights and compulsory purchase powers are exercised in line with relevant legal and regulatory frameworks.
7. Advising on land valuations, compensation claims and rent reviews where applicable.
8. Overseeing title investigations and helping to resolve third-party land interests.
9. Supporting the management of Welsh Water’s estate and property portfolio in partnership with internal teams.
10. Building positive working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders and representing Welsh Water professionally.
11. Responding to customer and stakeholder enquiries in a professional and timely manner.
12. Contributing to the continued development and improvement of the Estates Team and its services.
About you
You’ll have:
· Experience working within a utility or infrastructure environment, including liaising with landowners and managing land-related matters such as access agreements, easements, wayleaves or land rights.
· Knowledge of property management systems, GIS applications and SAP, or a willingness to develop these skills.
· A customer-focused approach and a commitment to delivering excellent service.
· Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
· Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
· The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
· Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
· Sound judgement and professionalism when handling enquiries and making decisions.
· MRICS or CAAV qualification is desirable, or you may be working towards a relevant professional qualification. This is not essential if you have relevant utilities experience.
Salary: £47,492 - £54,618 per annum + £5,000 additional annual car allowance
37 hours per week
Closing date: Thursday 5 November 2026 at 23.59
The apply links for the three roles are as follows:
• Bodelwyddan – North Wales (Apply for the Rhyl vacancy)
• Clydach – South West Wales (Apply for the Clydach vacancy)
• Newport – South East Wales (Apply for the Newport vacancy)