Land Liaison Officer

Morepeople 01780; Oxford, Hungerford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Morepeople is seeking a dedicated Wayleave Officer to join our expanding infrastructure team. You will manage land access and wayleave agreements across major projects in Oxford and Hungerford, coordinating with landowners, occupiers and contractors to keep work on schedule.

The role focuses on land-focused responsibilities, requiring strong negotiation, meticulous record-keeping and travel across the region. A full UK driving licence is preferred and prior experience in land liaison is ideal.

Qualifications

• Experience in wayleaves, land management, or agricultural liaison.
• Strong communication, negotiation and organisational skills.
• Understanding of agricultural and rural affairs.

Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating wayleave, land access and landowner agreements.
• Acting as a key contact for landowners and occupiers.
• Liaising with contractors to ensure notices and access requirements are followed.
• Supporting negotiations and resolving landowner queries and issues.
• Advising on access, fencing, water supplies and accommodation works.
• Monitoring contractor activity and ensuring land requirements are adhered to.
• Maintaining records and updating the project team on land matters.

Skills

Wayleave management

Land management

Negotiation

Communication

Organisation

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Wayleave Officer to join an expanding infrastructure team, working on major infrastructure projects across Oxford / Hungerford.

This is a land-focused role, working closely with landowners, occupiers, contractors and project teams to manage land access and wayleave matters throughout the project lifecycle.

The Role

As Wayleave Officer, you will be responsible for:

• Managing and coordinating wayleave, land access and landowner agreements.
• Acting as a key point of contact for landowners and occupiers.
• Liaising with contractors to ensure appropriate notices and access requirements are followed.
• Supporting negotiations and resolving landowner queries and issues.
• Advising on matters such as access, fencing, water supplies and other accommodation works.
• Monitoring contractor activity and ensuring agreed land requirements are adhered to.
• Maintaining accurate records and keeping the wider project team updated on land matters.

About You

We are looking for someone with experience in wayleaves, land management, agricultural liaison or a similar land-based role. You will ideally have:

• Good knowledge of landowner and occupier relationships.
• Experience dealing with land access, wayleaves or rights of access.
• Strong communication, negotiation and organisational skills.
• An understanding of agricultural and rural affairs.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Wayleave Officer, Land Agent, Agricultural Liaison Officer or Land Liaison professional looking to work on significant infrastructure projects with a growing team.

To find out more give Ryan a call on 01780 480 530 or click apply now.