The Team & Focus of the Role Our Infrastructure Services team continue to go from strength to strength and as such, we have an exciting opportunity for a Land Liaison Officer to come and join our team, working on a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project near Sleaford/Chatteris.
At Fisher German our customers and clients are at the heart of what we do. We have long standing relationships with many of our clients through the generations (some up to 80+ years). This is down to the trust they have in us to deliver what we say we will, on time.
Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you will be responsible in managing land access for contractors, being the primary point of contact for landowners and occupiers and ensuring that contractors are adhering to regulations regarding land.
This is a permanent, full-time position (Mon-Fri), with our Newark office being the base of operations and the main work being carried out on-site near Sleaford/Chatteris. We can be flexible on the Fisher German office base, dependant on your location.
In return, beyond your base salary you will be included in:
• A discretionary bonus scheme
• A generous holiday scheme which commences at 25 days with a sliding scale up to 30 days plus your birthday off and two extra half days allocated for Christmas Eve & New Years Eve
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
• An online money saving portal and access to a 24/7 mental health & wellbeing service.
• Volunteering Leave equating to 2 days per year (pro rata if you’re part-time)
Duties will include: • Liaise with stakeholders regarding land matters.
• Ensure contractors are aware of pre-entry notice provisions, that these are adhered to and manage agreement with landowners.
• Arrange and undertake pre and post entry records of conditions of the land.
• Follow up on requests from the landowners as needed.
• Keeping landowners advised on accommodation works (e.g. accesses, water supplies, fencing etc), construction matters and project requirements.
• Working closely with the wider project team.
The successful candidate will have... • Previous experience in a Land/Agricultural Liaison role would be advantageous
• Up to date and good knowledge of Agricultural and Rural affairs
• Knowledge of land drainage matters would be beneficial
• Great attention to detail
• Strong organisational, planning, and problem-solving skills
• Clear and professional communicator with both great written and verbal communication
• Health & Safety knowledge would be beneficial
• Have a full UK Driving License
Why Fisher German? We’ve been around for a while, but it doesn’t mean we are behind the times! Across our office network we offer a hybrid working approach to help our colleagues design their working day to suit their diaries. Some days you might be in the office enjoying a collaborative team day, and other days might see you focussing on project work at home. Wherever you choose to work, you’ll be part of a social and digitally connected workforce with the chance to get involved in a variety of activities, like sports events, pop-up bars, BBQs, CPD days, live leadership updates on Zoom, picnics in the park and lots more.
What’s not to love? We work hard but we also have lots of fun! If that sounds like something you would enjoy, then please get in touch.
We have a history going back as far as 1830 but have been Fisher German since 2000. We operate UK wide advising and managing a range of client portfolios with national visibility across all the 12 property market sectors; agriculture, commercial, education, green energy & sustainability, healthcare, minerals & waste, public sector, residential, rural, telecoms, third sector and utilities and infrastructure.
Bring Yourself to Work It’s simple really, we are passionate about what we do, and we want you to be driven to succeed with us. For this to happen, you need to feel supported and included which is why we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.