Senior Associate Director - Land

Ardent; Ireland; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days of annual leave

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Health care benefits

Job summary

Ardent is looking for a Senior Associate Director Land in Ireland to provide strategic leadership in land and consent management for major infrastructure projects. This role demands strong leadership skills, a proven track record in stakeholder engagement, and the ability to mentor teams. The position offers the chance to shape the venture in Ireland with a competitive compensation package including health care and additional leave options.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading land, consent or engagement services on large-scale infrastructure schemes.
• Strong people leadership skills with a collaborative approach.
• Excellent client relationship management and stakeholder engagement capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex projects unsupervised, ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Provide visible leadership and line management to a local team.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, offering clear technical guidance.

Skills

Leadership in land management

Client relationship management

Project financial management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Job description

Job Overview

Senior Associate Director Land

Location: Ireland (inc. Northern Ireland)

Employment type: Full Time – Permanent

Ardent is the UK’s leading provider of land, consent management and stakeholder engagement services, supporting major infrastructure and regeneration projects from concept to delivery. Established in 1992, we work across transport, renewables, utilities and regeneration, partnering with some of the UK and Ireland’s most influential organisations to deliver projects that improve connectivity, enable net zero, regenerate communities and create lasting social value.

We have recently established our Ireland team and are now entering an exciting phase of growth. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal leadership role in shaping and expanding our presence across Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Full Job Description: Senior Associate Director Land. Available via our Careers website: https://www.ardent-management.com/current-vacancies

The Role

As Senior Associate Director – Land, you will provide senior leadership across land, consent management and engagement services on major infrastructure, utilities and renewable energy projects. You will lead projects and people with autonomy, build trusted client relationships, and contribute directly to business growth and work winning.

This role combines strategic leadership, technical expertise and commercial accountability, offering the opportunity to make a tangible impact on both project outcomes and the development of our Irish business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex projects unsupervised, ensuring high‑quality delivery and commercial performance
• Provide visible leadership and line management to a growing local team, fostering engagement, capability and retention
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, offering clear technical guidance and strategic insight
• Support work winning activities, strengthen client relationships and drive cross‑selling opportunities
• Manage project financial performance, including forecasting, invoicing, WIP and debtor control
• Mentor and develop colleagues, sharing expertise and strengthening capability across the business
• Support delivery of the Ireland Execution Plan and wider Group Business Plan

About You

You will be an experienced leader with a strong background in land, consent management or stakeholder engagement, ideally gained on major infrastructure projects. You will bring commercial awareness, credibility in the market and the ability to inspire and empower high‑performing teams.

You will ideally have

• Proven experience leading land, consent or engagement services on large‑scale infrastructure schemes
• Strong people leadership skills with a collaborative, empowering approach
• Excellent client relationship management and stakeholder engagement capability
• Commercial acumen with experience managing project finances and performance
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
• A reputation as a trusted advisor with strong market presence

Pay Range and Compensation Package

• 25 days of annual leave (with options to buy or carry over)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Benenden Health Care (mental health support, 24/7 GP services, physiotherapy, optical and dental cover, personal accident protection)
• Cycle to Work scheme, electric car leasing, recognition awards, long service leave, discretionary annual bonus scheme

Equal Opportunity Statement

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and we’re passionate about creating a workplace where you’re empowered to bring your authentic self to work every day. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team where everyone belongs. We welcome talent from all backgrounds and actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups.

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