Agricultural Liaison Officer

ICG School of Casino and Hospitality Management; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an Agricultural Liaison Officer within a dynamic Infrastructure team. This role involves engaging with landowners and stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution in Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire. You will play a vital role in managing land access, negotiating agreements, and providing updates to clients on project progress. Join a passionate team dedicated to high service levels and collaborative working, contributing to impactful infrastructure projects across the UK. If you are driven and ready to make a difference in land management and project support, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Career and Professional Development

25-30 Days Annual Leave

Life Assurance

Private Medical Scheme

Virtual GP

Global Mobility Scheme

Rewards Platform

Company Pension Scheme

Enhanced Incremental Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Experience in liaising with stakeholders regarding land matters.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings related to land rights.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with stakeholders on land drainage matters and manage agreements.
• Assist project teams with land access and boundary reinstatement.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Land Management

Negotiation Skills

Project Management

Education

Degree in Agriculture or Environmental Science

Professional Certification in Land Management

Job description

Role Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Agricultural Liaison Officer to join our Infrastructure team.
You’ll be responsible for assisting in the construction of projects located in and around Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.
You’ll be based out of either Lincoln, Peterborough, or Northampton office, and your focus will be in the following areas:

1. Liaise with third party stakeholders on behalf of client regarding land and land drainage matters e.g. landowners & tenant farmers.
2. Arrange and undertake pre-entry records of condition of fields including identification of existing drainage issues.
3. Ensure contractors are aware of pre-entry notice provisions and adhere to them, managing agreements with landowners in conjunction with client Lands team.
4. Discuss accommodation works with landowners - e.g. water troughs for stock, accesses, water supplies, fencing etc.
5. Assist the project team in discussions with grantors, including installation, maintenance, and removal.
6. Keep landowners advised about construction matters and project requirements.
7. Interpret construction drawings relative to land rights mapping.
8. Assist the construction team in all matters regarding land access.
9. Assist the project team with boundary removal and reinstatement specifications.
10. Review, negotiate and settle claims for losses and damages.
11. Regularly report to the client on progress, forecasting, expenditure, and risks, followed by solutions and recommendations.

What we offer you:

• Career and Professional Development
• 25-30 Days Annual Leave, depending on grade
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Scheme
• Virtual GP
• Global Mobility Scheme
• Rewards Platform
• Company Pension Scheme
• Enhanced Incremental Annual Leave

Team Overview

The Infrastructure Projects team is a single department covering the whole of the UK. It consists of over 100 staff located throughout the country at entry level to those with over 30 years’ experience.
We specialise in Infrastructure and Utilities clients and projects and are passionate about the high levels of service and collaborative working with our clients.