Job Title: Land Manager and Origination Lead - Onshore Energy Location: Aberdeen Reporting to: Onshore Development Director Number of Roles Available: 1 Company Overview Join Great British Energy and be part of powering the UK's Clean Energy Future. At GBE, we're not just building an energy company - we're shaping the future of the UK's energy landscape. Our mission is clear: Drive clean energy deployment across the UK as a strategic developer, investor, and owner of renewable projects Deliver benefits for communities and taxpayers, ensuring the clean energy transition creates jobs, boosts local economies, and increases public ownership We focus on innovation, sustainability, and impact, working on projects that matter - from large-scale national renewable investments to empowering local and community energy initiatives. Joining GBE means: Purpose-driven work: Be part of a national effort to accelerate the clean energy transition Career growth: Opportunities to develop expertise in cutting-edge energy technologies and strategic investment Collaboration and flexibility: Work with passionate professionals in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment If you want to make a real difference and help power a greener, fairer future for the UK, GBE is the place for you. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. About the Role Great British Energy is looking for a Land Manager and Origination Lead to join our GBE Onshore Energy Team. This role will play a key part in contributing to projects, objectives, and wider organisational goals. Key Responsibilities Land Strategy & Delivery Develop and deliver land acquisition and management strategies for development projects Lead negotiations with landowners, occupiers, agents, and statutory bodies Secure land rights through voluntary agreements, options, leases, wayleaves, easements, or compulsory purchase where required Manage land-related risks, constraints, and dependencies affecting programme and cost Provide advice to the Investment Team as they consider acquisitions Legal & Commercial Management Instruct and manage external solicitors, surveyors, and land agents Oversee drafting and execution of land agreements Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, codes of practice, and governance frameworks Manage, in conjunction with the Development and Project Management Teams, land budgets, compensation, and valuations Stakeholder Engagement Act as the senior point of contact for landowners, local authorities, community forums and statutory consultees Represent the organisation in meetings, negotiations, and public engagement forums Maintain positive, professional relationships to enable project delivery and minimise disputes Leadership & Team Management Build internal capability and support recruitment and onboarding In due course, set priorities, manage workloads, and ensure high-quality outputs Contribute to organisational land policy, standards, and best practice Cross-Functional Working Work closely with GIS, and project management teams Support business cases, consent applications, and programme approvals Qualifications and Experience Essential: Significant experience in a senior land, estates, or property role within energy, infrastructure, utilities, development, or the public sector Experience working on nationally significant or complex projects is an advantage Desirable: Knowledge of UK planning and consenting regimes Experience working in regulated or publicly accountable environments Familiarity with GIS or land information systems Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. estate management, surveying, planning, law) or equivalent experience Chartered status (e.g. MRICS / FRICS) Personal Qualities Takes ownership, shows confidence in decision-making, and is willing to challenge constructively Focuses on delivering meaningful outcomes and making a positive, lasting impact Works collaboratively, valuing different perspectives and building inclusive relationships Proactive and adaptable, with a curiosity to explore new ideas and improve ways of working Resilient and resourceful in a fast-paced environment What We Offer Competitive base salary Performance-related bonus scheme Excellent pension scheme 4x salary life assurance Group income protection 38 days annual leave Flexible working arrangements Ongoing professional development and training Supportive, inclusive working environment
30/05/2026
Full time
Job Title: Land Manager and Origination Lead - Onshore Energy Location: Aberdeen Reporting to: Onshore Development Director Number of Roles Available: 1 Company Overview Join Great British Energy and be part of powering the UK's Clean Energy Future. At GBE, we're not just building an energy company - we're shaping the future of the UK's energy landscape. Our mission is clear: Drive clean energy deployment across the UK as a strategic developer, investor, and owner of renewable projects Deliver benefits for communities and taxpayers, ensuring the clean energy transition creates jobs, boosts local economies, and increases public ownership We focus on innovation, sustainability, and impact, working on projects that matter - from large-scale national renewable investments to empowering local and community energy initiatives. Joining GBE means: Purpose-driven work: Be part of a national effort to accelerate the clean energy transition Career growth: Opportunities to develop expertise in cutting-edge energy technologies and strategic investment Collaboration and flexibility: Work with passionate professionals in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment If you want to make a real difference and help power a greener, fairer future for the UK, GBE is the place for you. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. About the Role Great British Energy is looking for a Land Manager and Origination Lead to join our GBE Onshore Energy Team. This role will play a key part in contributing to projects, objectives, and wider organisational goals. Key Responsibilities Land Strategy & Delivery Develop and deliver land acquisition and management strategies for development projects Lead negotiations with landowners, occupiers, agents, and statutory bodies Secure land rights through voluntary agreements, options, leases, wayleaves, easements, or compulsory purchase where required Manage land-related risks, constraints, and dependencies affecting programme and cost Provide advice to the Investment Team as they consider acquisitions Legal & Commercial Management Instruct and manage external solicitors, surveyors, and land agents Oversee drafting and execution of land agreements Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, codes of practice, and governance frameworks Manage, in conjunction with the Development and Project Management Teams, land budgets, compensation, and valuations Stakeholder Engagement Act as the senior point of contact for landowners, local authorities, community forums and statutory consultees Represent the organisation in meetings, negotiations, and public engagement forums Maintain positive, professional relationships to enable project delivery and minimise disputes Leadership & Team Management Build internal capability and support recruitment and onboarding In due course, set priorities, manage workloads, and ensure high-quality outputs Contribute to organisational land policy, standards, and best practice Cross-Functional Working Work closely with GIS, and project management teams Support business cases, consent applications, and programme approvals Qualifications and Experience Essential: Significant experience in a senior land, estates, or property role within energy, infrastructure, utilities, development, or the public sector Experience working on nationally significant or complex projects is an advantage Desirable: Knowledge of UK planning and consenting regimes Experience working in regulated or publicly accountable environments Familiarity with GIS or land information systems Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. estate management, surveying, planning, law) or equivalent experience Chartered status (e.g. MRICS / FRICS) Personal Qualities Takes ownership, shows confidence in decision-making, and is willing to challenge constructively Focuses on delivering meaningful outcomes and making a positive, lasting impact Works collaboratively, valuing different perspectives and building inclusive relationships Proactive and adaptable, with a curiosity to explore new ideas and improve ways of working Resilient and resourceful in a fast-paced environment What We Offer Competitive base salary Performance-related bonus scheme Excellent pension scheme 4x salary life assurance Group income protection 38 days annual leave Flexible working arrangements Ongoing professional development and training Supportive, inclusive working environment
On behalf of DWP, we are looking for a Workplace Design Assurance Manager for a contract ending in March 2027 Inside IR35 contract based Hybrid 3 days a week in either Sheffield, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, Blackpool, Glasgow and 2 days from home. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions, and child maintenance policy. As the UK's biggest public service department, it administers the State Pension and a range of working age, disability and ill health benefits to around 20 million claimants and customers. As such, we operate on a scale that is almost unmatched anywhere in Europe and most people in Britain come into contact with us at some point in their lives. Working with DWP, you will be helping us to drive our priorities to: Help people to move into work and support those already in work to progress, with the aim of increasing overall workforce participation Help people to plan and save for later life, while providing a safety net for those who need it now Provide effective, efficient, and innovative services to the millions of claimants who rely on us every day, including the most vulnerable in society Improve experience of our services while maximising value for money for the taxpayer. As a Workplace Design Assurance Manager your main responsibilities will be to: Provide design assurance across all workplace projects and programmes, approving compliance with DWP Design Guidance and associated technical standards. Where departures from guidance are proposed, clearly assess, articulate, document, and support associated risks, impacts, and mitigations in line with agreed compliance and assurance processes. Champion smart working principles, demonstrating a strong understanding of how new ways of working influence spatial planning, adjacencies, densities, workplace typologies, and performance. Confidently use expertise to highlight opportunities for design improvement in meetings, workshops, and review sessions involving stakeholders with varying levels of technical and design knowledge. Have and be able to apply excellent technical knowledge of current Building Regulations, statutory and regulatory requirements, British Standards, and wider construction legislation applicable to the building types within the DWP estate Essential: Architectural or Interior Design background with experience across all RIBA work stages. Demonstratable experience on office, retail, banking, healthcare, or educational projects. Excellent knowledge of Building Regulations, statutory processes, British Standards, and UK construction legislation. Proven experience managing and resolving technical, legal, or regulatory design issues throughout the RIBA stages. Strong experience reviewing and challenging spatial layouts, test fits, and RIBA stage information with confidence and authority Ability to present, sometimes in larger forums, in a clear and concise style varying the presentation according to the target audience High proficiency in Microsoft and Adobe software packages, including InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel, with the ability to analyse data and markup documents clearly and accurately. Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas. Disability Confident As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, DWP guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. Armed Forces Covenant DWP guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".
30/05/2026
Contract
On behalf of DWP, we are looking for a Workplace Design Assurance Manager for a contract ending in March 2027 Inside IR35 contract based Hybrid 3 days a week in either Sheffield, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, Blackpool, Glasgow and 2 days from home. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions, and child maintenance policy. As the UK's biggest public service department, it administers the State Pension and a range of working age, disability and ill health benefits to around 20 million claimants and customers. As such, we operate on a scale that is almost unmatched anywhere in Europe and most people in Britain come into contact with us at some point in their lives. Working with DWP, you will be helping us to drive our priorities to: Help people to move into work and support those already in work to progress, with the aim of increasing overall workforce participation Help people to plan and save for later life, while providing a safety net for those who need it now Provide effective, efficient, and innovative services to the millions of claimants who rely on us every day, including the most vulnerable in society Improve experience of our services while maximising value for money for the taxpayer. As a Workplace Design Assurance Manager your main responsibilities will be to: Provide design assurance across all workplace projects and programmes, approving compliance with DWP Design Guidance and associated technical standards. Where departures from guidance are proposed, clearly assess, articulate, document, and support associated risks, impacts, and mitigations in line with agreed compliance and assurance processes. Champion smart working principles, demonstrating a strong understanding of how new ways of working influence spatial planning, adjacencies, densities, workplace typologies, and performance. Confidently use expertise to highlight opportunities for design improvement in meetings, workshops, and review sessions involving stakeholders with varying levels of technical and design knowledge. Have and be able to apply excellent technical knowledge of current Building Regulations, statutory and regulatory requirements, British Standards, and wider construction legislation applicable to the building types within the DWP estate Essential: Architectural or Interior Design background with experience across all RIBA work stages. Demonstratable experience on office, retail, banking, healthcare, or educational projects. Excellent knowledge of Building Regulations, statutory processes, British Standards, and UK construction legislation. Proven experience managing and resolving technical, legal, or regulatory design issues throughout the RIBA stages. Strong experience reviewing and challenging spatial layouts, test fits, and RIBA stage information with confidence and authority Ability to present, sometimes in larger forums, in a clear and concise style varying the presentation according to the target audience High proficiency in Microsoft and Adobe software packages, including InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel, with the ability to analyse data and markup documents clearly and accurately. Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas. Disability Confident As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, DWP guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. Armed Forces Covenant DWP guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".
On behalf of DWP, we are looking for an Estates Surveyor (Inside IR35) for a 12 month contract. This is a hybrid working role (three days per week office based - Norwich, Nottingham, Leicester & York). The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions, and child maintenance policy. As the UK's biggest public service department, it administers the State Pension and a range of working age, disability and ill health benefits to around 20 million claimants and customers. As such, we operate on a scale that is almost unmatched anywhere in Europe and most people in Britain come into contact with us at some point in their lives. Working with DWP, you will be helping us to drive our priorities to: Help people to move into work and support those already in work to progress, with the aim of increasing overall workforce participation Help people to plan and save for later life, while providing a safety net for those who need it now Provide effective, efficient, and innovative services to the millions of claimants who rely on us every day, including the most vulnerable in society Improve experience of our services while maximising value for money for the taxpayer. Job Purpose: Supporting the Asset Manager (LCW/Surveying) with delivery of the Life Cycle Works (LCW) strategy, you will manage the process of carrying out asset surveys across the estate and specifying the scope of works for LCW programmes. The role will include supporting the Estate's strategy portfolio appraisal and continued investment or disposal across a wide and varied portfolio, through the application or alignment to ISO 55001 with the aim of optimising the asset portfolio for DWP employees, customers and other stakeholders whilst at the same time maintaining the critical requirement of asset compliance. You will play a key role in our department's goal of improving the estate to provide a safer, more productive environment for staff and customers, whilst reducing the Department's carbon footprint. You will support the delivery of the Department's asset strategy commitments, working closely with the Service Delivery team and the national Facilities Management (FM) supply chain to optimise asset performance. As an Estates Surveyor, your main responsibilities will be to: Support the Asset Manager (LCW/Surveying) in the delivery of the Asset Management Strategy for the Estates property portfolio. Shadow third party surveyors conducting asset collection surveys across the estate to ensure defined protocols for surveying are being followed. Review and validate third party asset validation reports and provide technical feedback including submitting asset change requests where applicable. Review applications for maintenance / upgrading works providing technical advice where applicable. Deliver the end-to-end asset surveying process from planning of asset surveys through to issue of a scope of works for a proposed project and initial cost estimate. Maintain the progress of the asset survey programme for the area of responsibility, ensuring the program is delivered in accordance with the schedule. Compile the asset survey results in a formal report with CIBSE condition ratings and photographic/documentary evidence and ensures that they are incorporated in the forward maintenance requirements. Essential: Significant experience of asset condition surveying within a large commercial property portfolio. Extensive and detailed technical knowledge of building asset types and asset lifecycle management within diverse range of portfolios (Corporate, multi occupied, public facing) MRICS Has surveyed and planned lifecycle programs on large property portfolios. Up to date knowledge of the legislation, best practice and industry standards in relation to providing a safe, sustainable and compliant Estate. In depth knowledge of building asset types, their significance on legal compliance and improvements needed to support the Department's commitment to Net Zero Carbon and Greening Government Commitments. Understanding of end-to-end commercial construction project delivery process. Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas. Disability Confident As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, DWP guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. Armed Forces Covenant DWP guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".
28/05/2026
Contract
On behalf of DWP, we are looking for an Estates Surveyor (Inside IR35) for a 12 month contract. This is a hybrid working role (three days per week office based - Norwich, Nottingham, Leicester & York). The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions, and child maintenance policy. As the UK's biggest public service department, it administers the State Pension and a range of working age, disability and ill health benefits to around 20 million claimants and customers. As such, we operate on a scale that is almost unmatched anywhere in Europe and most people in Britain come into contact with us at some point in their lives. Working with DWP, you will be helping us to drive our priorities to: Help people to move into work and support those already in work to progress, with the aim of increasing overall workforce participation Help people to plan and save for later life, while providing a safety net for those who need it now Provide effective, efficient, and innovative services to the millions of claimants who rely on us every day, including the most vulnerable in society Improve experience of our services while maximising value for money for the taxpayer. Job Purpose: Supporting the Asset Manager (LCW/Surveying) with delivery of the Life Cycle Works (LCW) strategy, you will manage the process of carrying out asset surveys across the estate and specifying the scope of works for LCW programmes. The role will include supporting the Estate's strategy portfolio appraisal and continued investment or disposal across a wide and varied portfolio, through the application or alignment to ISO 55001 with the aim of optimising the asset portfolio for DWP employees, customers and other stakeholders whilst at the same time maintaining the critical requirement of asset compliance. You will play a key role in our department's goal of improving the estate to provide a safer, more productive environment for staff and customers, whilst reducing the Department's carbon footprint. You will support the delivery of the Department's asset strategy commitments, working closely with the Service Delivery team and the national Facilities Management (FM) supply chain to optimise asset performance. As an Estates Surveyor, your main responsibilities will be to: Support the Asset Manager (LCW/Surveying) in the delivery of the Asset Management Strategy for the Estates property portfolio. Shadow third party surveyors conducting asset collection surveys across the estate to ensure defined protocols for surveying are being followed. Review and validate third party asset validation reports and provide technical feedback including submitting asset change requests where applicable. Review applications for maintenance / upgrading works providing technical advice where applicable. Deliver the end-to-end asset surveying process from planning of asset surveys through to issue of a scope of works for a proposed project and initial cost estimate. Maintain the progress of the asset survey programme for the area of responsibility, ensuring the program is delivered in accordance with the schedule. Compile the asset survey results in a formal report with CIBSE condition ratings and photographic/documentary evidence and ensures that they are incorporated in the forward maintenance requirements. Essential: Significant experience of asset condition surveying within a large commercial property portfolio. Extensive and detailed technical knowledge of building asset types and asset lifecycle management within diverse range of portfolios (Corporate, multi occupied, public facing) MRICS Has surveyed and planned lifecycle programs on large property portfolios. Up to date knowledge of the legislation, best practice and industry standards in relation to providing a safe, sustainable and compliant Estate. In depth knowledge of building asset types, their significance on legal compliance and improvements needed to support the Department's commitment to Net Zero Carbon and Greening Government Commitments. Understanding of end-to-end commercial construction project delivery process. Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas. Disability Confident As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, DWP guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. Armed Forces Covenant DWP guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".
