Access Officer

Gaeltec Utilities Limited; Ireland; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Personal development

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Gaeltec Utilities are seeking an Access Officer to manage access to land and property for installation, maintenance and inspection of utility infrastructure. The role requires independent work to secure access, compliant with legislation and company policy, balancing needs of the utility with landowners.

Key responsibilities include mapping properties, securing access, communicating with communities, keeping accurate records, and handling access disputes with professionalism.

Qualifications

• Experience in utilities, infrastructure, land management or surveying.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Familiarity with mapping tools (e.g. GIS) and site access logistics.
• Ability to work independently and travel to various field locations.
• Clear and professional English communication (oral and written).
• Knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Full Driving Licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Map properties and liaise with landowners.
• Secure access to private/public properties prior to work schedules.
• Communicate with local communities of works when applicable.
• Ensure access activities comply with legislation and agreements.
• Maintain records of access agreements, permits and maps.
• Identify access constraints such as livestock or seasonal factors.
• Act as main contact for landowners and public on access issues.
• Manage complaints or disputes professionally and sensitively.
• Participate in health, safety and environment practices.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Planning

Independent travel

English proficiency

Health, Safety knowledge

Tools

GIS

Job description

Position: Access Officer Location: Kilkenny/New Ross (Nationwide) Contract: 1 Year fixed term Salary: DOE (paid monthly)

Are you ready to be a vital part of a dynamic and innovative utilities service company? As a leading company in the Energy and Telecoms Industries, Gaeltec Utilities is driven by a collective vision: creating a cleaner, brighter living for our future. Our journey is one of continuous growth and success, we are seeking a candidate who possess a high level of commitment and passion for their role within the company. In return we offer a good working environment, competitive compensation package, progression opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme, personal development and Cycle to Work Scheme.

Overview of role:

This role facilitates and manages access to land and property required for the installation, maintenance, inspection and associated utility infrastructure. The role requires the successful candidate to work independently to ensure that access is secured. The successful candidate will be required to secure access ensuring compliance to legislation, policy and procedures in a respectful manner, giving consideration to the needs of the utility provider with those of landowners and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the mapping of properties and liaison with landowners.
• Secure access to private/public properties prior to work schedules.
• Communicate with local communities of works that will be carried out (when applicable).
• Ensure all access activities comply with relevant legislation, such as wayleave agreements, easements etc.
• Maintain accurate records of access agreements, consents, permits and maps.
• Identify any potential access constraints e.g. livestock, seasonal factors.
• Key point of contact for landowners and the public regarding access issues.
• Management of complaints or disputes professionally and with sensitivity.
• Actively participate with all health, safety and environment practices and other policies and procedures relating to the Access Officer role.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience in utilities, infrastructure, land management or surveying.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Familiarity with mapping tools (e.g. GIS) and site access logistics.
• Ability to work independently and travel to various field locations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in English, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Full Driving Licence and willingness to travel.

Please note that this role requires considerable walking on farm land and forestry, therefore the successful candidate will require a good level of physical fitness.

For more information on the Gaeltec team, please visit our website www.gaeltecutilities.com

Gaeltec Utilities are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse working environment.