Land Consultant Job Opportunity
We are seeking a skilled Land Consultant to join our team in Ireland and the UK.
Job Description:
* Lead a team of technical specialists to ensure successful delivery of projects on time, within budget, and to high standards.
* Be a trusted advisor to clients (externally and internally) and manage relationships.
* Advise on land issues within Ireland and the UK, including relevant statutory processes to acquire land.
* Secure land rights for high-profile, strategic infrastructure projects across Ireland and the UK.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Expertise in rural environment, property, communities, and agricultural working practices.
* Experience working on infrastructure development schemes with multi-disciplinary teams across a range of sectors and locations.
* Demonstrable experience of reducing land risk for clients and advising them on land-related matters throughout all stages of a project lifecycle.
Benefits:
* Opportunity to work on landmark projects around the world.
* Chance to make an impact in the communities you care about.
* Support from a multi-disciplinary team of colleagues.
Others:
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with colleagues, landowners, and clients at all levels.
* Ability to communicate effectively with strong influencing and negotiating skills.
* Knowledge of the rural environment and farming practices desirable.
Assistant Land Consultant Role Overview:
* Undertake land referencing activities, including Ireland land registry searches on Tailte Éireann, desktop research, questionnaire analysis, and archival investigations to identify legal land interests and rights in land.
* Accurate data entry and management of land and landowner information and consultation records in databases and GIS.
What We're Looking For:
* A degree in geography or another relevant discipline that has provided you with an understanding of the complexities of land-use and/or landownership in Ireland/UK.
* Experience of working with databases and managing information with excellent attention to detail.
* Good interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with colleagues, landowners, and clients at all levels.