Landowner Engagement Lead – Irish Infrastructure Projects

slihrms; Swords; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Remote opportunities

Flexible holidays

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced Landowner Engagement Consultant to support planning, development and delivery of major infrastructure projects across 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.

Qualifications

• Degree educated in a land or planning discipline as described.
• Experience engaging with landowners, farmers and local communities.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Strong written communication and report-writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement with landowners, farmers, businesses and property owners affected by infrastructure projects.
• Conduct face-to-face meetings to explain proposals and discuss issues.
• Secure permissions/agreements to enter private lands for surveys.
• Develop and maintain records of landowner interactions and agreements.
• Identify and manage landowner risks and emerging issues.
• Support landowner engagement strategies and communications plans.
• Assist in negotiation of accommodation works and easements.
• Support statutory processes including CPOs and Easement acquisition.
• Prepare engagement reports and project updates for clients and managers.
• Mentor junior team members within the Stakeholder Engagement team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Relationship management

Communication

Education

Land/Planning degree

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced Landowner Engagement Consultant to support planning, development and delivery of major infrastructure projects across 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.