Land Officer(s)

Carter Jonas; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A property development firm seeks an Agricultural Liaison Officer to serve as a key contact between clients and landowners. This role involves managing land access, advising on practicalities, and addressing landowner complaints within infrastructure projects. Candidates should have solid knowledge in agriculture, strong interpersonal skills, and a full driving license is required for travel. The position offers flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary package with various benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Health cash plans

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Knowledge of land access and management.
• Understanding of drainage plans and soil management.
• Full driving license required for travel.

Responsibilities

• Engage with landowners to ensure land access.
• Advise clients on practical land matters.
• Manage landowner complaints related to projects.
• Coordinate site visits and manage records.

Skills

Strong knowledge of agriculture and rural affairs

Understanding of infrastructure schemes

Strong interpersonal skills

Team player approach

Job description

Build the world you want to live in with a career in the infrastructure property sector.

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Agricultural Liaison Officer to join our Infrastructure team covering the Northeast. This role would suit someone who has accessibility County Durham and Leeds.

As our Agricultural Liaison Officer position, you will be the first point of contact between our clients and Landowners alongside contractors and agents.

We offer a highly competitive salary package which includes a fantastic benefits package including a variety of flexible benefits allowing you to choose those that suit your personal circumstances including purchasing additional leave, health cash plans, cycle to work scheme and so on! In addition, we welcome applications from those seeking flexible or agile working arrangements and can be discussed at the application stage.

Main tasks

• Proactively engaging with landowners to ensure necessary land access.
• Keeping the client informed and advising on practical matters impacting land.
• Ensuring that the contractor on site adheres to commitments made to landowners.
• Managing and resolving landowner complaints related to project activities.
• Coordinating site visits for records of condition and meetings.
• Assisting the team in settling compensation claims.
• Maintaining accurate stakeholder records.
• Working within client-defined timeframes to ensure timely programme delivery.

This job description is not exhaustive, and the jobholder may be required to undertake additional duties from time to time to ensure the smooth running of the department.

What does it take to be successful?

We are looking for someone who possesses a strong knowledge of agriculture and rural affairs and a strong understanding of infrastructure schemes and their impact on agricultural land.

If you have working knowledge of Soil management, drainage plans with landowners and records of condition this would be advantageous. Ideally, you’re ambitious and keen to drive business initiatives forward, whilst maintaining existing relationships. A team player approach combined with strong interpersonal skills with both colleagues and clients at all levels are key to this role.

As there is a certain amount of travel involved in the role, a full driving licence is essential.