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Land Consents Officer

Job description

The role

The role would suit an organised individual with negotiation skills and a rural background. The work involves the acquisition of property rights and environmental consents necessary to deliver utility projects, negotiating access and settling agricultural damages and advising our clients on the effect of legal notices in relation to their operations. You will be working with a first-class regional team that puts priority on supporting the individual in their work and development.

Key Responsibilities

  • To acquire land and land rights, environmental and planning consents required for utility projects in Rural and urban environments.
  • To value and settle agricultural and other grantor losses associated with utility works.
  • To interpret legal notices and complete options appraisals to inform client business decisions.
  • To liaise between Grantors and Client Project Teams, advising them of the implications of schemes and contributing to successful solutions.

About you

  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.
  • Experience in rural estate/land management, agriculture or environmental consent acquisition.
  • Professional accreditation such as MRICS/AssocRICS/FAAV or similar would be desirable although not essential.
  • Experience of utility or infrastructure projects would be desirable.

Benefits

  • Generous annual leave + option to purchase 5 extra days
  • Enhanced pension (8% company contribution)
  • Electric car scheme
  • Private healthcare
  • Life assurance
  • Sharesave/Share incentive plan
  • Recommend a friend scheme
  • Long service awards/annual leave
  • Market-leading paid Paternity & Maternity leave
  • Loans
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • World-class training opportunities
  • Discount on 1000s of retailers

To apply for this positon click the button below or to find out more give Ryan a call on 01780 480 530 or email ryan@morepeople.co.uk