Wayleave Officer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Cumbria
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Real Estate & Property
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SKILLS

Negotiation Land Search Wayleave Acquisition Stakeholder Management Desktop Audit Streetworks Platform Organizational Skills Communication

FULL DESCRIPTION

Wayleave Officer

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], part of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] of companies, deliver specialised fibre network build solutions. We are seeking a Wayleave Officer to join our team in Cumbria.

Role Summary

As a Wayleave Officer, you will play a vital role in facilitating customer connections to the fibre infrastructure by securing wayleave permissions. You will work closely with the Wayleave Supervisor and Manager and collaborate with various internal teams to ensure the efficient achievement of wayleaves to enable installations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Wayleave Acquisition
    • Collaborate with the Wayleave Manager to obtain permissions for installation of telecommunications apparatus.
    • Conduct desktop audits of pre-build areas to identify private land.
    • Utilize land searches to identify ownership and secure wayleaves, easements, and landlord consents.
    • Obtain wayleaves onsite and remotely.
  • Negotiation & Coordination
    • Negotiate wayleaves for Business Parks, Industrial Estates, and Council properties.
    • Coordinate with Planning, Build, and Installations teams.
    • Liaise with public bodies including Department for Infrastructure, Local Councils, and Housing Associations.
  • Stakeholder Engagement
    • Schedule and attend meetings with landowners, Councils, management agents.
    • Serve as primary point of contact for landlords and solicitors.
    • Provide updates to Wayleave Manager.
  • On-Site Responsibilities
    • Conduct on-site visits to obtain wayleaves.
    • Work with the Wayleave department to maintain compliance.

Key Requirements

  • Experience & Knowledge
    • Minimum 2 years administrative experience, preferably in telecommunications.
    • Previous experience as Wayleave Officer (1+ year) desirable.
    • Familiarity with Streetworks platform advantageous.
  • Skills
    • Strong negotiation skills.
    • Good organizational skills.
    • Excellent communication skills.
  • Personal Attributes
    • Proactive and results-focused attitude.
    • Team player adaptable to change.
    • Confidence in professional interactions.

Desirable Qualifications

  • Experience in legal department or knowledge of legal processes for land use.
  • Project management experience.
  • Qualification in Real Estate or related fields.

This role presents an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to successful telecommunications infrastructure projects. If you are a dedicated professional, we encourage you to apply.

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