Location
United Kingdom

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Murphy is recruiting an Agricultural Liaison Officer to support the Energy GGP - ATNC project from Norwich to Tilbury. Our company is renowned for its extensive in-house expertise, experience, and continuous innovation within the industry to create added value for customers. We deliver Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) projects across multiple countries, supporting groundbreaking transmission and distribution initiatives that ensure energy security for decades.

The Agricultural Liaison Officer will liaise with landowners, farmers, and occupiers regarding land interests and arrange access for surveys. The prime responsibility is to coordinate between landowners and contractors involved in the project.

A typical day involves managing coordination between Statutory Undertakers, Highways Authorities, and Land Owners to ensure smooth project progress with minimal public disruption. You will promote a collaborative approach to deliver consistent communication to affected communities, working towards the best outcomes for all parties.

Key duties include maintaining a database of stakeholders, keeping them informed of project activities, setting up exhibitions, meetings, site visits, and producing newsletters, leaflets, and signage. You will also establish and maintain a public helpline to respond to queries and complaints, respond to insurance claims, and maintain a top score in the Considerate Constructors Scheme.

Additional responsibilities include working with local schools to offer safety talks and assist with construction-related projects, as well as giving presentations to professional bodies and handling rigorous questioning professionally.

Murphy is committed to innovation and sustainability, maintaining long-standing relationships with major energy providers and investing in professional development and employee wellbeing.

Experience
- Proven experience as an Agricultural Liaison Officer on large construction or civil engineering projects
- Experience liaising with landowners and managing pre and post access agreements
- Knowledge of reinstatement plans and legal consent/acquisition requirements
- Familiarity with procedures involving external agencies such as HSE, Environment Agency, and third-party liaison
- Experience in project commercial and schedule risk management

About you
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to promote collaboration and deliver clear, consistent messaging
- Confident in public speaking and engaging with diverse audiences including professional bodies and local communities
- Organised and able to maintain detailed records and logs
- Committed to health, safety, and environmental standards

Qualifications
- Relevant qualifications or training in liaison, project management, or related fields are advantageous but not explicitly required
- Willingness to undergo a basic Disclosure and Barring Service check as part of the recruitment process
- Legal right to live and work in the UK is essential