Senior Development Associate

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Join us at Transmission Investment as a full‑time Senior Development Associate in our expanding Development Team! You'll support the Head of Land and Consents in delivering all land‑right acquisition, consents and stakeholder management activities for our development projects.

Founded in 2011, Transmission Investment manages one of the largest offshore electricity transmission portfolios globally, connecting over 4,000 MW of offshore wind from eleven GB wind farms. Our team of over 40 experts specialises in project development, engineering, regulation, construction, asset management, finance, and mergers & acquisitions.

In addition to the development of the 700 MW interconnector (LirIC) between Northern Ireland and Scotland, we are currently managing a synchronous compensator at Black hillock, Scotland. We also aim to participate in competitive onshore transmission auctions (CATO).

At Transmission Investment, we pride ourselves on our positive and friendly culture, fostering a can‑do attitude and dedication throughout the team. Employee wellbeing is at the heart of our business, and we offer numerous benefits to support personal and professional growth. We invest continuously in employee training and development. Recognised as a Great Place to Work® in the UK in 2021, we also won two awards in 2022 for wellbeing and as a top small workplace.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• The Senior Development Associate will join the Development Team and support the Head of Land and Consents in delivering all land‑right acquisition, consents and stakeholder management activities for our development projects. Experience of land acquisition and/or consenting processes on similar large‑scale projects in the UK will be important and specific experience of offshore power projects is desirable but is not a requirement.
  
  It is expected that you will be responsible for managing the suitably qualified and experienced advisers and consultants needed to deliver these project work streams.
• The successful candidate will be required to work independently and deliver project requirements in an accurate, efficient and resourceful manner. Ideally based out of our London office (but with flexible working), the nature of the role will also require occasional travel to UK and EU locations.
• The role focusses on the completion of the development phase of projects however there is considerable opportunity thereafter to be involved in projects as they move into the construction phase.

• We are EXCELLENT at what we do
• We are COMMITTED and ensure we deliver
• We are CHALLENGING of the status quo
• We are SUPPORTIVE of each other

• Highly numerate and literate, and have a genuine motivation to develop and grow the TI business.
• Experience with land rights and/or consenting experience in the infrastructure sector. This experience will likely have been gained in a utility, developer or an advisory/consulting role.
• Be commercially astute and have excellent analysis and valuation skills and will also be strong communicators.

• Relevant Degree or similar qualification
• 3 years’ experience of land right acquisition and/or consenting of UK infrastructure projects
• Familiarity with onshore and offshore cables is desirable but not essential
• An astute problem solver
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Ability to work well with project partners and stakeholders
• Able to negotiate to achieve desired outcomes
• Ability to show initiative and find solutions to problems and liaise with the team in overcoming obstacles and achieving project milestones
• You must have the 'Right to Work' in the UK

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