Consents & Liaison Officer

Dalcour-Maclaren; Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

25 days annual leave

Vitality Health Membership

Flexible working

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Cycle to work

Maternity/paternity leave

Employee assistance programme

Company events

Job summary

Dalcour Maclaren in the UK seeks a Consents & Liaison Officer to coordinate access to private land, manage notices and obtain consents, and oversee reinstatement after entry. You will work with clients, contractors, landowners, farmers and occupiers to support project objectives while projecting a professional image of DM on site.

The role requires a full UK driving licence, strong knowledge of agriculture, excellent service skills and a commercial, innovative mindset.

Qualifications

• Manage liaison activities with clients, contractors, landowners, farmers, occupiers and other stakeholders in support of client objectives.
• Arrange access to private land.
• Serve notices and obtain agreements/consents, evidencing land conditions before entry.
• Advise and agree reinstatement of land and handle agricultural loss claims.
• Ensure proactive engagement with landowners and occupiers on-site while presenting a professional image of the client and DM.
• Work closely with project teams, often from the project/client site.
• Maintain accurate records and provide regular client updates and billing.

Responsibilities

• Carry out field liaison and access arrangements for landowners and contractors.
• Keep stakeholders updated through IT systems and meetings.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Support and provide line management to direct reports.
• Deliver cost-effective land access and project progress reporting.

Skills

Agriculture knowledge

Communication skills

Customer service

Self-motivation

Organised

Commercial awareness

Innovative mindset

Job description

At Dalcour Maclaren, we're key players in the Utilities and Infrastructure industry, bringing the UK and Ireland closer to Net Zero every day. Our land, environmental and geospatial experts work together to unlock the consents needed by our clients to deliver key projects. Our services include land access and assembly, agricultural liaison, planning, environmental impact assessments and geospatial mapping. Join us, and play your part in helping us to achieve our vision; to be the professional services team of choice, leading the Utilities and Infrastructure industry to a sustainable future.As a Consents & Liaison Officer you will:Manage liaison activities with clients, contractors, landowners, farmers, occupiers and other stakeholders in support of client objectivesArrange access to private landServing noticesObtain agreements/consents, evidencing condition of land before entryAdvise and agree reinstatement of land and deal with agricultural loss claimsEnsure the team proactively engages with landowners and occupiers on site as required projecting a professional image of the client and DMWork closely with the project teams, often operating from the project/client siteEnsure all parties are kept updated and report on requirements by working closely with key stakeholders and their subcontractors, providing client updates through IT systems and meetingsEnsure good record keeping in the team to monitor and review progress, provide regular client updates and ensure accurate billingCarry out work in compliance with relevant legal, regulatory, contractual and organisational requirements and policiesSupport and provide constructive line management to own direct reports, engaging in regular progress review and feedback meetings and delegating tasks effectivelyMaintain and improve own knowledge and skills through company run trainingThe successful candidate will:Have a full UK driving licenceHave strong knowledge of agriculture and rural affairsUnderstand and demonstrate what excellent customer service looks likeBe commercially focused and keen to use innovation and technology to deliver efficienciesPossess a willingness to challenge the normHave excellent communication skillsBe self-motivated and organisedBenefits:Annual bonus scheme25 days annual leave plus 1 day to celebrate your birthdayVitality Health Membership (including Private healthcare, subsidised gym membership and other discounts)Flexible working through our ‘Flexible Advantage’ supporting working families & your work/life balancePension Scheme via The Peoples PensionLife insurance (4x Base Salary)Cycle to work scheme26 Weeks paid Maternity Leave4 Weeks paid Paternity LeaveBHN Extras – provides discounted gift cards for hundreds of popular retailersElectric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (provided by Octopus Electric Vehicles) effective at 1 years’ serviceSabbatical Policy effective at 3 years’ serviceProfessional development – paid study leaveMilitary service paid leave (7.5 days per year)Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) plus wider Mental Health & Wellbeing support2 x Company-wide events every year, in addition to multiple office socials throughout the yearDalcour Maclaren is an equal opportunities employer.