Landowner Liaison Lead

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Dublin.

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. 

The Opportunity

The Landowner Liaison Lead will be responsible for supporting the NTA in building relationships with landowners, both residential and commercial that will be directly impacted by the delivery of the Schemes and overseeing all activities from a landowner liaison perspective, acting as the main point of contact for all landowner queries and will ensure that consistent messaging is delivered to affected landowners particularly around the impact of upcoming developments e.g. timelines and impact on access to their property.

The candidate is required to have 7+ years’ experience in stakeholder and communications management and at least 5 years’ experience conducting landowner liaison activities across the project lifecycle through to completion in high value road and / or infrastructure projects or projects of a similar scale and complexity to CBCIW.

• Further demonstrated experience and knowledge in the following is desirable
  • Land and property acquisition processes;
  • The Irish property market and a strong understanding of compulsory purchase law and practice;
  • The obligations on public sector organisations in acquiring land and property;
  • The statutory planning system in Ireland;
  • Carrying out internal assurance of consents applications;
  • Delivering solutions and results in dynamic environments;
  • Carrying out specialised property valuations and appraisals;
  • Actively contributing, negotiating and concluding property-based agreements involving a wide variety of stakeholders;
  • Dealing with a range of stakeholders at all levels across the organisation influencing the improvement of process and providing guidance to support project delivery and reporting;
  • Quality management and process improvement practices and systems, preferably within the construction sector.
  • Best practice communication tools and social media channels;
  • The design and delivery requirements of technically complex projects in the architectural, engineering or construction sectors;
  • Dealing with a range of stakeholders at all levels across the organisation influencing the improvement of process and providing guidance to support project delivery and reporting;
  • Managing high-performing staff / teams including carrying out performance management, undertaking resource planning and embedding a focus on continuous improvement and best-practice; and
  • Knowledge of quality management and process improvement practices and systems is desirable, preferably within the construction sector.

As a Landowner Liaison at Arup, you will:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with residential and commercial landowners impacted by the Schemes, ensuring clear and consistent communication about project timelines and property access.
• Act as the main point of contact for all landowner queries, providing timely and accurate information to address concerns and facilitate smooth project delivery.
• Oversee all landowner liaison activities, ensuring that all interactions and communications are aligned with the project's objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Negotiate and conclude property-based agreements, leveraging your expertise in land and property acquisition processes and compulsory purchase law to achieve favorable outcomes for all stakeholders.
• Lead internal assurance of consents applications, ensuring compliance with statutory planning systems and quality management practices within the construction sector.

Does this role inspire you?

We're looking for someone who is passionate about Land, We also value:

• Ability to manage multiple technical requirements and teams within a construction environment;
• Fully proficient in the use of MS Office applications and other project tools and methodologies;
• Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to create a collaborative culture across the project team;
• Ability to govern and drive outcomes to ensure high quality service delivery;
• Ability to deal with and resolve unforeseen risks and issues;
• Excellent stakeholder negotiation and management skills;
• Strong team leadership skills with an ability to influence to drive effective design decision making;
• Ability to step back from the detail and take a holistic overview;
• Ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and deliver consistent service;
• High level of attention to detail;
• Ability to manage client expectations and deliver within agreed parameters; and
• Ability to work in a challenging environment both on their own initiative and as part of a team.

Why Arup?

At Arup, we believe in rewarding our members for their contributions to our shared success. As a trust-owned company, we have the freedom to pursue meaningful work that aligns with our purpose and values. We also offer a unique profit share program, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits that work for you:

• Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career at Arup.
• Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short-term or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.
• Financial Well-being & Ownership: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package and share in Arup's success through our global profit-sharing programme.
• Wellbeing and Culture: At Arup we are committed to fostering a healthy working culture by offering a range of health and wellbeing benefits, including health insurance, flexible working schemes, wellness programmes and an Employee Assistance Programme. 
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: We strive to embed inclusion in our way of working, our interactions with one another and the projects we deliver. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for talented people of any background, based on merit, fairness and respect.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You'll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible. 

Do you want to join us in shaping a better world?