Land Access Manager

About the role

As a Land Access Manager , you will support ERM's global consulting delivery by leading the coordination, negotiation, and management of land access, wayleaves, licenses, and voluntary agreements required to progress UK capital projects through survey, consenting, construction, and post-consent phases.

What you'll do

• Lead the land access workstream on assigned UK CPD projects, owning strategy, programme, budget, and risk for landowner engagement, access agreements, and wayleaves
• Negotiate and secure voluntary access agreements, options, licences, and wayleaves with landowners, tenants, and their agents
• Manage and quality-assure land referencing outputs (Book of Reference, Land Interest schedules, Land Plans) to support DCO, TWAO, and planning submissions
• Provide input into feasibility, routing, and consenting decisions by flagging land access risks, constraints, and mitigation options early in the project lifecycle
• Maintain accurate records, audit trails, and evidence of engagement to support future consent examinations, compulsory purchase inquiries, or dispute resolution

What you need

• 7–13 years in sales
• Negotiation
• Cross-selling
• Office 365
• Communication
• Any graduate