Land Referencer (Stakeholder Engagement)

AtkinsRealis is one of the world’s leading providers of engineering professional consulting and support services, with offices across Ireland.

We are currently seeking an experienced Land Referencer to join our Stakeholder Engagement Team to support the delivery of all land related aspects of our projects from inception through to construction. This includes identifying affected landowners through a robust land referencing process, engaging with landowners to discuss the impact of the project on their lands, seeking consent from landowners to access private lands for surveys, and securing the necessary consents to acquire the land either through voluntary agreement or via the relevant statutory process. You will also support the delivery of the public consultation process, engaging with a range of project stakeholders including; statutory and non-statutory bodies, landowners, members of the public, community groups, and businesses.

This exciting role will provide you with the opportunity to work within multi-disciplinary teams on major infrastructure projects across a broad range of sectors including; Energy, Rail, Active Travel, Highways, and Water. We are looking for individuals with excellent communication skills who can articulate complex information to a wide range of stakeholders in a manner which is clear and easy to understand. Knowledge of the various statutory planning processes in Ireland e.g. Compulsory Purchase Orders, Railway Orders, Part 8, and Wayleaving processes will also be advantageous.

Key responsibilities:

• Undertake Tailte Éireann Land Registry folio interpretation to identify affected landowners and other legal land interests.
• Prepare and issue of Requests for Information (RFIs) and Land Interest Questionnaires (LIQs) to affected parties.
• Undertake desktop research of land and property affected by infrastructure projects.
• Management of land and property information in GIS and online databases.
• Engagement with landowners to discuss the impact of project proposals on their lands and to obtain consent for surveys, as well as agreeing proposed mitigation measures, and accommodation works etc.
• Preparation of Statutory Orders documents including; Book of Reference, CPO Plans, CPO Schedules etc.
• Preparation and service of statutory notices e.g. Notice to Treat, Notice of Entry, Wayleave Notices etc.
• Support public consultation activities including preparation of consultation material e.g. project posters, brochures, website updates, and press releases etc.
• Engagement with a range of project stakeholders including statutory and non-statutory bodies, landowners, members of the public, community groups, and businesses.

Desirable skills / attributes:

• Degree educated in a land or planning related discipline e.g. Geography, Planning, or Estate / Property Management.
• Excellent communication skills, particularly in face-to-face meetings, as well as written mediums such as letters and emails.
• Flexibility in approach to managing workload, with the ability to multi-task and prioritise when necessary.
• Strong attention to detail particularly in preparing and reviewing complex legal documents and plans.
• A confident individual with a positive outlook and an approachable friendly manner.
• The ability to work effectively within a large team, or to work alone as required.
• A highly motivated individual who will contribute to the growth of the Stakeholder Engagement Team.

About Us:

At AtkinsRéalis we put Environment, Sustainability and Health & Safety at the heart of our business strategy. We possess a significant breadth of knowledge and depth of skills and experience for the ultimate benefit of our clients. We build long-term trusted partnerships to create a world where lives are enriched through the implementation of our ideas. Together with our clients, we’re always striving to find better ways to get things done. We are a certified CPD Accredited employer with Engineers Ireland and we were named Engineers Ireland CPD Employer of the year in 2021.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and ability.