Project Liaison Officer

Joining Arup

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The Opportunity

This position based in Enniskillen involves collaborating closely with both the Arup Project Team and the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council Teams to facilitate the implementation of the SLNCR Greenway (https://slncr-greenway.com/) in County Fermanagh. The role will involve working in tandem with PLOs for SLNCR based in Sligo and Leitrim County Councils.

Please note this is a fixed term contract of two years and you will work from Fermanagh & Omagh District Council offices.

Focused specifically to the needs of the project within the boundaries of County Fermanagh, the duties of the Project Liaison Officer shall include, but not be limited to the following:

• Provide information to stakeholders on the SLNCR Greenway scheme proposal and the procedures involved in the development of the scheme;
• Discuss an optimum route through the holding of an individual landowner to minimise impacts on their property, whether it is a farm, residential or other type of property;
• Provide information to stakeholders affected by the Project in relation to, inter alia, proposed land take, proposed accommodation works and the statutory processes;
• Assess the accuracy of land ownership records held by land and property services and confirm these records with individual stakeholders;
• Act as the primary point of contact in dealings between Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Arup, the contractor(s) and affected  stakeholders in areas such as access, disruption to services and disturbance/nuisance during construction; and
• Assist the property valuation advisor and the Local Authority legal team in cases where the matter of compensation for compulsory acquisition of land has been referred to arbitration.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. 

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve. 

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for the following skills and attributes:

•  A degree, or equivalent qualification, in a Construction related Architectural/Engineering discipline.
• Experience of project liaison with stakeholders, in particular landowners, public, businesses, statutory authorities within the infrastructure sector.
• Management / Coordination / Delivery of construction projects to deliver high quality outcomes to meet targets and deadlines.
• Working knowledge and application of funded projects.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and recommendations.
• A current valid driving licence and access to a form of transport which will enable them to carry out the duties of the post in full.

Competence in the use of AutoCAD is desirable.

Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Kylie O’Hanlon  - kylie.ohanlon@arup.com.  Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.

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What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Kylie O’Hanlon at kylie.ohanlon@Arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

To understand what to expect next, please visit  https://www.arup.com/careers/arup-careers-uk-application-process

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Closing Date: 2-12-2024