Consents & Liaison Officer

Dalcour Maclaren; Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

25 days annual leave

Vitality Health Membership

Flexible working

Pension Scheme

Life insurance

Cycle to work

Maternity/Paternity leave

EAP & wellbeing support

Career development—paid study leave

Company events

Job summary

Dalcour Maclaren is seeking a Consents & Liaison Officer to coordinate access to land, obtain consents and advise on reinstatement for key infrastructure projects across the UK. You will liaise with landowners, farmers and contractors, manage notices and ensure accurate client updates.

This role requires strong customer service, organisational skills, and a willingness to work on client sites, often with project teams. A UK driving licence and knowledge of rural land matters are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage liaison activities with clients, contractors, landowners, farmers, occupiers and other stakeholders in support of client objectives
• Arrange access to private land
• Serving notices
• Obtain agreements/consents, evidencing condition of land before entry
• Advise and agree reinstatement of land and deal with agricultural loss claims
• Ensure the team proactively engages with landowners and occupiers on site as required projecting a professional image of the client and DM
• Work closely with the project teams, often operating from the project/client site
• Ensure 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 meetings
• Ensure good record keeping in the team to monitor and review progress, provide regular client updates and ensure accurate billing
• Carry out work in compliance with relevant legal, regulatory, contractual and organisational requirements and policies
• Support and provide constructive line management to own direct reports, engaging in regular progress review and feedback meetings and delegating tasks effectively
• Maintain and improve own knowledge and skills through company run training

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 objectives
• Arrange access to private land
• Serving notices
• Obtain agreements/consents, evidencing condition of land before entry
• Advise and agree reinstatement of land and deal with agricultural loss claims
• Ensure the team proactively engages with landowners and occupiers on site as required projecting a professional image of the client and DM
• Work closely with the project teams, often operating from the project/client site
• Ensure 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 meetings
• Ensure good record keeping in the team to monitor and review progress, provide regular client updates and ensure accurate billing
• Carry out work in compliance with relevant legal, regulatory, contractual and organisational requirements and policies
• Support and provide constructive line management to own direct reports, engaging in regular progress review and feedback meetings and delegating tasks effectively
• Maintain and improve own knowledge and skills through company run training

The Successful Candidate Will

• Have a full UK driving licence
• Have strong knowledge of agriculture and rural affairs
• Understand and demonstrate what excellent customer service looks like
• Be commercially focused and keen to use innovation and technology to deliver efficiencies
• Possess a willingness to challenge the norm
• Have excellent communication skills
• Be self-motivated and organised

Benefits

• Annual bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus 1 day to celebrate your birthday
• Vitality Health Membership (including Private healthcare, subsidised gym membership and other discounts)
• Flexible working through our 'Flexible Advantage' supporting working families & your work/life balance
• Pension Scheme via The Peoples Pension
• Life insurance (4x Base Salary)
• Cycle to work scheme
• 26 Weeks paid Maternity Leave
• 4 Weeks paid Paternity Leave
• BHN Extras - provides discounted gift cards for hundreds of popular retailers
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (provided by Octopus Electric Vehicles) effective at 1 years' service
• Sabbatical Policy effective at 3 years' service
• Professional development - paid study leave
• Military service paid leave (7.5 days per year)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) plus wider Mental Health & Wellbeing support
• 2 x Company-wide events every year, in addition to multiple office socials throughout the year

Dalcour Maclaren is an equal opportunities employer.