Agricultural Liaison Officer

Costain; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Environmental Coordinator for the Anglian Water Strategic Pipeline Alliance project. Responsibilities include liaising with landowners, managing environmental assessments, and ensuring project compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate should have a degree in an environmental subject and experience with land management and environmental legislation. The role offers the potential for flexible work arrangements and is office-based in Peterborough.

Qualifications

• Experience in Contaminated Land, Waste Management, Ecology, and Environmental regulations.
• Direct interaction with environmental regulators.
• Member of a relevant professional body.

Responsibilities

• Act as key contact for landowners and farmers throughout the project.
• Coordinate pre-entry assessments and stakeholder communications.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with SPA standards.

Skills

Contaminated Land

Waste Management

Ecology

Environmental legislation

Data analysis

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in environmental related subject

Tools

Excel

Word

GIS

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

The Anglian Water Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) project currently involves the planning, design and construction of circa 320km of new strategic, large diameter, clean water interconnector pipelines and associated infrastructure across Anglian Water’s region. The SPA Alliance is also taking on responsibility for the future interconnector pipelines, a further 260km of strategic interconnector pipelines and associated infrastructure.

This role will mainly be based on-site at SPA compound offices. However, flexible work from Peterborough office.

Responsibilities

• Key contact for all landowners / farmers / tenants for the duration of the project
• Undertake discussions with the landowner regarding the impact that the project will have on their business and farming regimes and ensure that the project team and land agents are aware for construction timings and compensation matters
• Responsible for coordinating all Pre-Entry assessments/ surveys on the land and collating additional information provided by the landowners / farmers
• Liaise with stakeholders regarding land and land drainage matters and assist the project team and land drainage consultant with the post construction drainage design
• Carry out pre-entry and access agreements throughout the project with landowners in conjunction with the Lands team and site teams
• Discuss accommodation works with landowners – e.g water troughs for stock, irrigation pipework, fencing etc
• Responsible for the communication with the landowner regarding soil management, advising on any potential risks and ensuring protective provisions are implemented
• Will advise the project team of any potential issues in a proactive manner
• During construction, maintaining engagement with the landowners and project team about construction matters and project requirements
• Undertake site inspections during construction to monitor working practices are compliant to SPA working practices and their obligations to the Landowner
• Will ensure that the reinstatement works are agreed with the project team and landowner following completion of works
• Will be responsible for the coordination of the required tasks to close out the project and to ensure minimal impact on the landowner

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Experience in Contaminated Land, Statutory Nuisance, Waste Management, Ecology, Incident investigation, Environmental permitting, licensing and consenting applications and requirements and Construction
• Knowledge of key environmental legislation
• Data analysis and interpretation experience
• Member of a relevant professional body
• Direct experience with environmental regulators
• Good verbal, written communication, organisational and negotiation skills
• Problem solving skills and conflict resolution
• Document production abilities using various software inc., excel, word, GIS, PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in environmental related subject
• Member of a relevant professional body
• Full UK driving licence