Agricultural Liaison Officer
This is a fantastic opportunity for a capable ALO to assist in the construction phase of a nationally significant infrastructure project located near Ipswich on a casual basis for a min. 3 months.
Role Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Agricultural Liaison Officer to join Major Projects England and Wales team.
Savills are looking for an experienced and capable ALO to assist in the construction phase of a nationally significant infrastructure project located near Ipswich.
You will be based out of our client’s site office near Ipswich working alongside Client and Savills’ project team to manage arrange access for the principal contractor, ensuring the contractor is adhering to their obligations relating to land and being the primary point of contact for landowners/occupiers.
This is a part time role, we are currently seeking somebody 5 days a week for a minimum of 3 months, ideally located close to the project.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Arrange and undertake pre-entry records of condition of fields including identification of existing drainage issues.
• Ensure contractors aware of pre entry notice provisions and adhered to and manage agreements with landowners in conjunction with client Lands team.
• Discuss accommodation works with landowners - e.g. water troughs for stock, accesses, water supplies, fencing etc.
• Assist the project team in discussions re crossing points, including installation, maintenance and removal.
• Keeping landowners advised about construction matters and project requirements.
• Interpretation of construction drawings relative to land rights mapping.
• Assist the construction team in all matters regarding land access.
• Assist the project team with boundary removal and reinstatement specifications.
The role will require the following Key Skills:
• Have a full UK driving licence
• Have good knowledge of agriculture and rural affairs
• Be an excellent communicator with the willingness to learn and develop
• Are self-motivated and organised
• Be a team player and have a can-do attitude
Click here to download the full job specification. Please ensure you read this before applying.
What we offer you:
- Career and Professional Development
- 25-30 Days Annual Leave, depending on grade
- Life Assurance
- Private Medical Scheme
- Virtual GP
- Global Mobility Scheme
- Rewards Platform
- Company Pension Scheme
- Enhanced Incremental Annual Leave
Find out more about Savills offer
Team Overview
The Utilities and Infrastructure Projects team is a single department covering the whole of the UK. It consists of over 60 staff located throughout the country at entry level to those with over 30 years’ experience.
We specialise in Infrastructure and Utilities clients and projects and are passionate about the high levels of service and collaborative working with our clients.
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- Business area
- Rural & Projects
- Locations
- Ayr
- Contract Type
- Permanent, Part time
- Remote Status
- This role offers some working from home
- Salary
- Competitive
Our offer
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Holiday
We understand the importance of a work life balance and offer you a generous holiday entitlement, which increases throughout your career as you progress through our job levels or reach service milestones.
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Health
Your wellbeing and that of your family is as important to us as it is to you. We offer Virtual Gp, Digital Health, Private Medical Scheme and mental health support amongst other benefits.
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Lifestyle
We promote a healthy work life balance, supported by our approach to flexible working and our wide variety of health, wellbeing and social programmes.
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Our Offer
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Agricultural Liaison Officer
This is a fantastic opportunity for a capable ALO to assist in the construction phase of a nationally significant infrastructure project located near Ipswich on a casual basis for a min. 3 months.
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