Land Rights Liaison Officer NEW Freedom Group Posted today Competitive Castleford 4128

NG Bailey Group; Castleford; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and services organization in Castleford is seeking a Land Rights Liaison Officer. This role involves obtaining standard consents for low complexity projects and maintaining strong relationships with customers and grantors. Essential qualifications include a clean driving license and at least 5 GCSEs including Maths and English. This position offers a clear pathway to advance into Wayleave Officer or Surveyor roles, along with a competitive salary package that includes benefits like a company car and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Company Car / Car allowance

Pension with 8% employer contribution

Private Medical Insurance

Personal development programme

Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance and Gym Memberships

Qualifications

• Full, clean driving licence is essential.
• Customer service orientation is critical.
• Experience with Wayleaves and consents is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Obtain standard consents for low complexity projects.
• Conduct face-to-face meetings with customers and grantors.
• Maintain strong organisational skills and assertiveness.

Skills

Strong customer service background

Problem-solving ability

Excellent communication skills

Education

5 GCSEs including Maths & English

2 A-levels or equivalent

Job description

Land Rights Liaison Officer

Castleford (Client Office-Based with Field Travel)

Permanent

Salary c £27,000 + £4,800 Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

Summary

Freedom Land & Estates Management Services is seeking a Land Rights Liaison Officer to join our team, based at our client’s offices in Castleford. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to progress toward a Wayleave Officer or Surveyor role.

The Land Rights Liaison Officer plays a key role in delivering a professional, efficient service to customers and grantors, ensuring strong relationships and timely consent acquisition. You will visit customers and landowners to secure standard consents for low complexity connection works involving third party land.

This is a development position with clear progression opportunities to Wayleave Officer or Surveyor.

Key Deliverables

• Obtain standard consents for low complexity projects, including:
• New connections
• Grantor/property changes
• Payment reassessments
• Substation access reviews
• Boundary and tenure enquiries
• Simple drainage claims
• Access arrangements for maintenance requiring site visits
• The role requires face‑to‑face meetings with customers and grantors
• You must be able to maintain strong organisational skills and demonstrate assertiveness
• The role is positioned between the Wayleaves Support function and an existing team of Wayleave Officers
• Full training and mentoring will be provided

What We’re Looking For

• Strong customer service background
• Ability to problem‑solve, prioritise, and perform under pressure
• Excellent communication skills

Essential Qualifications

• Full, clean driving licence
• Minimum 5 GCSEs (including Maths & English, Grade C or above)
• Minimum 2 A-levels or equivalent
• Customer service orientation

Desirable Experience

• Wayleaves and consents
• Legal processes and electricity industry regulations
• Negotiation experience

Benefits

• Company Car / Car allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program (including counselling and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax‑Free Bikes
• Personal development programme

Interviews

12/01/2026, 14/01/2026 and 20/01/2026

Applicants must be available between 10:00–15:30 on the scheduled day.

Next Steps

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We’ll outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us

Freedom is part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. You will be working as part of a team where we are committed to creating a culture that treats everyone fairly and with respect, recognising each individual. Progression is valued and we will support you through regular reviews, training and ongoing support to help you achieve your best.