Job Description

CPL Recruitment is delighted to be working in partnership with our client for a Senior Landowner Relations Advisor on a 3-year fixed-term basis, based in Belfast with a salary up to 34,000 per year.
Our client:
A leader in electricity infrastructure that put their employees at the forefront of everything they do, with a commitment to effectively meet Northern Ireland's energy needs.
The role:
With a full copy of the Job Spec available on request, the Senior Landowner Relations Advisor will:

• Play a senior and key role in building and maintaining trusted relationships with landowners and communities throughout the life cycle of a grid project.
• Utilise your experience in land rights and stakeholder engagement, in shaping sustainable energy solutions for today and for future generations.
• Utilise statutory powers and other available mechanisms to acquire land (Necessary Wayleave or Vesting Order) to assist with the maintenance of existing electricity infrastructure and installation of new electricity infrastructure when consensual agreement cannot be obtained.
• Conduct land referencing, including finding owners and occupiers of land.
• Work closely with colleagues to secure land rights for major infrastructure projects across Northern Ireland.
• Organise and attend site visits, meetings, and consultations with landowners and other stakeholders.
• Record and update land ownership data and maintain a landowner and stakeholder communication database.
• Build strong relationships through regular engagement and negotiation of land related agreements.

The person:

• Degree or 3 years minimum equivalent experience in agriculture, surveying or related fields.
• Knowledge of Land and Property Rights Management, wayleaves and easement processes and associated legislation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with at least 12 months' experience in a customer-facing or stakeholder engagement-related role.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated and organised.
• Experience in MS Office, with GIS tools (ArcGIS, ArcGIS Pro or Google Earth).
• Full clean driving license and ability to travel to sites.

On offer:

• Salary up to 34,000 per year.
• Performance-related bonus, private medical cover, and pension matching.
• Hybrid working - 3 days office, 2 days at home.
• Cycle to work, EV scheme, free car parking, onsite EV charging and complimentary lunch.

To apply, contact Wes McCullough by clicking on the Apply link.
*ONLY CANDIDATES THAT MEET THE CRITERIA WILL BE CONTACTED*

Skills Required