Wayleave Warden
Posted 19 hours ago
- Broke Hall, Suffolk
- Contract
- Sponsored
- Expires In a month
Location: Ipswich (Office-Based with Occasional Site Visits)
Contract Role
Start Date: ASAP
Sector: Utilities / Infrastructure / Power Transmission
About the Role
We’re working on behalf of a leading Tier 1 infrastructure contractor to source a Wayleave Warden for a nationally significant underground cabling project. This Ipswich-based position will support the coordination of land access, third-party consents, and stakeholder engagement—ensuring smooth delivery of works across key utility routes.
If you have a background in land access, wayleave negotiations, or liaison with local authorities and landowners, this is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile programme with long-term potential.
What You’ll Be Doing
Liaising with internal project teams and the client’s land rights specialists to coordinate site access
Engaging with landowners (Grantors), land agents, and local authorities to obtain necessary consents
Managing planning submissions and highway applications (e.g. road or footpath closures)
Keeping accurate photographic/video records of site condition before and after access
Communicating access restrictions or changes to project stakeholders in a timely manner
Maintaining grantor concern logs and ensuring all documentation is kept up to date
Supporting safety inspections and project inductions (office-based coordination with occasional site travel)
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Experience engaging with landowners, agents, or local authorities
Ability to manage access coordination in a dynamic project environment
Full UK driving licence
Desirable:
Familiarity with utilities or infrastructure projects
Awareness of health, safety and environmental protocols
Knowledge of traffic management or planning legislation
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to support a landmark UK infrastructure project from a regional base in Ipswich, with limited travel and a strong focus on stakeholder engagement and coordination. You'll be part of a collaborative team on a contract basis, with the backing of a major infrastructure delivery partner.
Interested?
Apply now or message us directly for a confidential chat about the role and next steps.