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Land Agent

  • Location:

    Ayr

  • Sector:

    Rural Professionals

  • Salary:

    Negotiable

  • Contact:

    Ryan Bainborough

  • Job ref:

    RB/HQ00019286

  • Published:

    2 days ago

  • Startdate:

    ASAP

My client is seeking a passionate professional to lead a variety of projects across Scotland. Based in Ayr, this role offers a blend of client engagement, land management, and consulting with rural and utility clients.

What You'll Do:

  • Lead Projects: Manage land referencing, secure project access, and negotiate compensation claims with landowners.
  • Client Relations: Work closely with clients, stakeholders, and professional advisers to ensure seamless project delivery.
  • Land Transactions: Oversee acquisitions, compensation claims, servitudes/wayleaves, and renewable energy deals.
  • Contribute Across Sectors: Work alongside diverse teams to support public and private clients with 21st-century land solutions.

About You:

  • Experience: Experience in project management, surveying, forestry or utilities is essential.
  • Self-Starter: A motivated individual who can work independently and collaboratively.
  • Strong Communicator: Excellent verbal and written skills to foster relationships and drive business development.
  • Organised & Knowledgeable: Agile in task management with solid market insight across the rural, forestry, and farming sectors.
  • Bonus Skills: Practical farming/forestry experience and basic understanding of wayleaves.

What is on offer: Join a firm that values your growth and contribution. They are committed to professional development and creating a work environment that fosters diversity and inclusion. You'll enjoy:

  • Career Growth: Training, development support, and clear progression opportunities.
  • Flexibility from Day One: Embrace flexible working tailored to suit you.
  • Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 GP access, mental health support, and volunteer leave.
  • Additional Perks: Birthday off, cycle-to-work scheme, annual staff conference, and social events.

Our client is a multi-disciplinary consultancy with expertise spanning rural land management, utilities, forestry, architecture, and renewable energy. Be part of a team at the forefront of emerging fields like Natural Capital, helping drive change across Scotland and Northern England.