Senior Landowner Relations Advisor

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in the energy sector seeks a Senior Landowner Relations Advisor based in Belfast. This role focuses on community engagement, helping to secure land rights and support major infrastructure projects. Key responsibilities include engaging with stakeholders, negotiating agreements, and using GIS tools. Essential qualifications include a degree or equivalent experience in relevant fields and strong interpersonal skills. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Private medical

Pension matching

Enhanced leave

Wellbeing benefits

Salary sacrifice schemes

Free parking

EV charging

Complimentary lunch

Professional development

Clear progression pathways

Qualifications

• Degree or three years' equivalent experience in agriculture, surveying or related fields.
• Knowledge of Land and Property Rights Management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with at least 12 months' experience in a customer-facing role.

Responsibilities

• Engage with landowners and stakeholders, providing clear information and support.
• Carry out land referencing and maintain accurate ownership records.
• Negotiate land related agreements and arrange access for surveys.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Organisational skills

GIS tools proficiency

Education

Degree in agriculture, surveying or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office

ArcGIS

Google Earth

Job description

MCS Group is proud to support our client in recruiting a Senior Landowner Relations Advisor based in Belfast. This role is offered on a 3-year fixed-term basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading organisation driving change in Northern Ireland's evolving energy sector.

Join our client's team and help shape sustainable energy projects that positively impact local communities and the environment.

We are looking for someone who enjoys building relationships, working with rural communities, and supporting the delivery of major infrastructure projects. In this role, you will be a trusted point of contact for landowners, helping to secure land rights, coordinate site access, and ensure clear communication throughout each project's lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Engage with landowners and stakeholders, providing clear information and support
• Carry out land referencing and maintain accurate land ownership records
• Negotiate land related agreements and arrange access for surveys
• Provide agricultural and land management advice
• Work closely with engineering, environmental and planning teams
• Support community engagement activities
• Use GIS tools to capture and analyse project data

Essential

• Degree or three years' 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.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated, organised and detail-oriented
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Experience with GIS tools (ArcGIS, ArcGIS Pro or Google Earth).
• Full clean driving license and willingness to travel to sites.

Desirable

• A relevant course completed in Agriculture at the College of Agriculture, Food & Rural Enterprise (CAFRE).
• Previous experience in landowner engagement, or in the energy sector

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary, bonus, private medical and pension matching
• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)
• Enhanced leave and wellbeing benefits
• Salary sacrifice schemes, free parking, EV charging and complimentary lunch
• Professional development and clear progression pathways
• A supportive, inclusive and flexible working culture

Contact

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Kirsty Dillon Specialist Consultant at MCS Group 028 9693 5510

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