Murphy is recruiting for a Land Manager to work with the Energy Team on the SSE ASTI Project.

Our business is well-known for its extensive in-house expertise, experience, and continuous drive to innovate within the industry to create added value for all our customers. Throughout our history we have strived to challenge the norm and incorporate a wide range of new technologies and capabilities to ensure we meet the ever-changing markets and demands. Today we support groundbreaking transmission and distribution projects in four countries - ensuring their energy security for decades to come.

We offer a wide range of services including design, construction and commissioning. We deliver Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) projects serving both regulated and private customers along with technical and engineering solutions within the conventional power and energy transition markets. Our continual drive to innovate, while encouraging sustainability, ensures we remain at the forefront of the industry, and is demonstrated in our long-standing relationships with major energy providers in multiple countries.

A day in the life of a Murphy Land Manager

• Manage all land agreements, permissions, and consents required for the project.
• Negotiate and secure land access rights for all project phases, ensuring compliance with Scottish land law.
• Collaborate with legal teams and land agents to ensure all agreements meet project and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with landowners, tenants, and key stakeholders.
• Act as the primary point of contact for land-related negotiations and communications.
• Address and resolve any concerns or disputes in a professional and timely manner.
• Ensure all land management activities comply with relevant legislation, project requirements, and Murphy standards.
• Mitigate risks related to land access, including delays, legal challenges, and community relations issues.
• Work closely with the project delivery team to ensure land access aligns with project timelines.
• Maintain detailed records of agreements, negotiations, and communications.
• Provide regular progress updates and reports to the project leadership team.
• Identify, notify, and manage changes to land agreements in line with contract requirements.

Still interested, does this sound like you?

• Experience in land management, negotiations, and stakeholder relations in large infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of Scottish land law, including servitudes, wayleaves, and easements.
• Ability to manage complex land access negotiations and agreements.
• Communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Membership with professional bodies such as RICS or CAAV etc. is desirable
• Working knowledge of NEC contracts and CDM regulations.