Mott MacDonald Bentley are recruiting for an Agricultural Liaison Officer to join the Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA). The 330km Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) Project by Anglian Water is under construction and will be completed during AMP8. Beyond this we have a further 260km of water transfer pipelines and associated infrastructure to be delivered in AMP8. What will you be doing as our new Agricultural Liaison Officer? You will play a key role in the successful delivery of the Strategic Pipeline Alliance, being part of the Engagement team reporting to the Stakeholder Manager and the relevant scheme Project Installation and Assembly Manager (PIAM). You will form trusting relationships, and being the prime contact, with third party stakeholders such as landowners, farmers, tenant farmers, IDBs. You will be involved with informing the landowners of project requirements and construction matters, together with collating the landowner feedback to inform the Project team. Key responsibilities: Produce archaeological risk maps identifying areas of high, moderate and low risk Be the key contact for all landowners / farmers / tenants for the duration of the project Undertake discussions with the landowner regarding the impact that the project will have on their business and farming regimes and ensure that the project team and Lands agents are aware for construction timings and compensation matters Coordinate all Pre-Entry assessments/ surveys on the land and collating additional information provided by the landowners / farmers Liaise with stakeholders regarding land and land drainage matters and assist the project team and land drainage consultant with the post construction drainage design Record all interactions with stakeholders and complete data input for monthly reports Attend necessary project meetings and continuously monitor for any conflicting information that could cause an impact on the landowner Advise the project team of any potential issues in a proactive manner Responsible for the coordination of the required tasks to close out the project and to ensure minimal impact on the landowner A little bit about your skills, experience and behaviours: This job might be for you if you have: An engaging and enthusiastic personality that can form relationships at ease, and is an excellent communicator who can build and sustain relationships with the project teams and external stakeholders (including farmers and residents) Can travel and be located at the scheme location during lifetime of the project. Experience of being part of a large-scale infrastructure programme, in particular ones that have an impact on agricultural businesses. Has the capability to use project systems to record stakeholder interactions and project progress Is a proactive problem-solver keeping the business objective at the heart of every decision A can-do attitude and enthusiasm to innovate and get the job done! Our ambition is to build a more inclusive environment. We are committed to celebrating and promoting diversity. Here at SPA we are looking for extraordinary people who want to help create a place where everyone can thrive and where people are excited to be part of the team. So, whatever your background and however you identify, please apply if you think this role was made for you. What we can offer: At Mott MacDonald Bentley you will be offered a competitive salary which is commensurate based on your experience. Our core benefits include: Pension matched by employer up to 7% Option to purchase, sell and carry over annual leave Life assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options 26 weeks maternity leave, enhanced paternity and adoption leave/ Shared parental leave Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs Gym Membership discounts UK wide Cycle to work scheme, interest free season ticket loans and discounted dining cards also available