10 Dec 2025 BBBH61785 Landowner Relations Advisor Negotiable Belfast

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

Job summary

A leading organisation in the energy sector is seeking a Landowner Relations Advisor based in Belfast. This role involves engaging with landowners and stakeholders, negotiating agreements, and providing land management advice to support sustainable energy projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in customer relations, knowledge of agriculture, and strong communication skills. A hybrid working model is offered along with competitive salary, bonus, and other benefits.

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

Inclusive work culture

Qualifications

• 12+ months in a customer facing or relationship building role.
• Strong communication, organisation, and collaboration skills required.
• Competence in Excel and map reading is essential.

Responsibilities

• Engage with landowners and stakeholders, providing clear information and support.
• Negotiate land related agreements and arrange access for surveys.
• Work closely with engineering, environmental, and planning teams.

Skills

Customer facing experience

Knowledge of agriculture and rural affairs

Strong communication skills

Organisation skills

Collaboration skills

Competence in Excel

Map reading

Full clean driving licence

Education

Degree in agriculture, surveying or related fields

Tools

GIS tools

Job description

MCS Group is proud to support our client in recruiting a 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 skills

• 12+ months in a customer facing or relationship building role
• Knowledge of agriculture and rural affairs
• Strong communication, organisation and collaboration skills
• Competence in Excel and map reading
• Full clean driving licence

Desirable

• Degree or experience in agriculture, surveying or related fields
• Knowledge of land rights, wayleaves and easements
• Experience with GIS tools

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

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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