Landowner Engagement Consultant

AtkinsRéalis; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

International remote working options

Flexible holiday allowances

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced Landowner Engagement Consultant to support planning and delivery of major infrastructure projects across Ireland. You will be the key interface between project teams and landowners, building positive relationships and securing land access agreements.

You will lead engagements with landowners, farm owners and local communities, explain project proposals, and manage risk and statutory processes throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience engaging directly with landowners, farmers and local communities.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Strong written communication and report-writing abilities.
• Able to explain complex technical information clearly and confidently.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement with landowners, farmers, businesses and property owners affected by infrastructure projects.
• Conduct face-to-face meetings to explain project proposals and address concerns.
• Secure permissions/agreements to access private lands for surveys.
• Develop and maintain records of landowner interactions and project agreements.
• Identify and proactively manage landowner risks and issues.
• Support landowner engagement strategies and communications plans.
• Assist in negotiating accommodation works and mitigation with landowners.
• Support statutory processes including CPOs and easement acquisition.
• Prepare engagement reports and project updates for clients and managers.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to team growth.

Skills

Engagement with landowners

Negotiation

Relationship management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Geography / Planning / Estate-Property Management / Agriculture

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRealis is one of the world's leading providers of engineering professional consulting and support services, with offices across Ireland.

We are seeking an experienced Landowner Engagement Consultant to support the planning, development and delivery of major infrastructure projects throughout Ireland. The successful candidate will act as a key interface between project teams and landowners, building positive relationships, securing land access agreements, supporting statutory processes and proactively managing landowner and stakeholder risks throughout the project lifecycle.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work within multi-disciplinary teams delivering projects of national importance across energy, rail, active travel, highways, and water infrastructure.

We are seeking individuals with excellent communication, negotiation and relationship management skills, capable of building trust and fostering positive relationships with landowners, farmers and other affected parties. The successful candidate will be comfortable discussing complex infrastructure projects and explaining technical, environmental and planning-related information in a clear, accessible and professional manner.

Experience of engaging directly with landowners and property owners affected by infrastructure projects would be highly desirable. Knowledge of the statutory planning and land acquisition processes associated with major infrastructure development in Ireland, including Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPOs), Railway Orders, Part 8 planning procedures, wayleave agreements, easements and land access arrangements, will be advantageous.

Your role

• Lead engagement with landowners, farmers, businesses and property owners affected by infrastructure projects.
• Conduct face‑to‑face meetings with affected parties to explain project proposals and discuss any issues or concerns.
• Secure relevant permissions / agreements to enter private lands for environmental, engineering and other technical surveys.
• Develop and maintain detailed records of landowner interactions, commitments and project agreements.
• Identify and proactively manage landowner risks, constraints and emerging issues.
• Support the preparation and implementation of landowner engagement strategies and communications plans.
• Assist in the negotiation of accommodation works, and mitigation measures with affected landowners.
• Support statutory processes, including Compulsory Purchase Orders and Easement acquisition.
• Prepare engagement reports, briefing notes and project updates for clients and project managers regarding stakeholder issues.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to the growth of the Stakeholder Engagement team.

About you

• Degree educated in a land or planning related discipline e.g. Geography, Planning, Estate / Property Management, or Agriculture.
• Experience engaging directly with landowners, farmers, businesses and local communities.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Strong written communication and report‑writing abilities.
• Ability to communicate complex technical and planning information clearly and confidently.
• Experience managing sensitive conversations and resolving stakeholder issues / concerns.
• The ability to work effectively within a large team, or to work alone as required.
• A highly motivated individual who will contribute to the growth of the Stakeholder Engagement Team.
• Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel throughout Ireland as required.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries and a brilliant range of health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle benefits. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture, international remote working opportunities, and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Additional information

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.