Agricultural Liaison Officer

  • Job Reference: 25201
  • Date Posted: 29 September 2026
  • Employer: J. Murphy & Sons Limited
  • Location: Colchester (CO10 7NF), United Kingdom
  • Salary: On Application
  • Sector: Construction
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Duration: Permanent
  • Work Hours: Full Time

Job Description

 

The role will include liaising with landowners, farmers and occupiers about land interests and arranging access over land for surveys.
The Agricultural Liaison Officers prime responsibility shall be to liaise with the landowners and contractors involved within the project.

 

A day in the life of  Murphy a Agricultural Liaison Officer

  • This role will require you to manage the coordination of activities between Statutory Undertakers, Highways Authorities and Land Owners, to ensure the integrated progress of projects with the minimum disruption to the public.
  • Promoting a collaborative approach between parties to deliver one message to the communities affected, working for the best outcome for all.
  • List and maintain a database of all key stakeholders and interested parties
  • Keep all stakeholders informed about the scheme and especially any activities that may affect the public
  • Set up exhibitions, arrange meetings and site visits, produce newsletters, leaflets and signage
  • Set up and maintain a public helpline to respond to all queries and set up complaints log
  • Respond to insurance claims from the community and log them
  • Join the Considerate Constructors Scheme and maintain a top score
  • Work with local schools, offer safety talks and help with construction related school projects
  • Give presentations to professional bodies and be able to respond to vigorous questioning
     

Still interested, does this sound like you?

  • Proven experience of working as an ALO for large construction projects/civil engineering schemes
  • Experience of contact with land owners
  • Pre and post access agreements
  • Reinstatement plans
  • Knowledge & experience of legal consent / acquisition requirements
  • Able to describe procedures to follow during contact with external Agencies / HSE / E.A. / Land owner / third party liaison
  • Experience of project commercial and schedule risk management