Anglian Water Services
SPA Agricultural Liaison Officer
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SPA Agricultural Liaison Officer
Agricultural Liaison Officer – Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA)
About the Role
Location: Flexible (primarily remote with on-site requirements at three compound locations: Etton, Bexwell, and North Norfolk)
Employment: Full-time, Permanent
Join Anglian Water’s Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA), one of the UK’s most ambitious water infrastructure projects.
The SPA is seeking a detail-orientated, organised, and proactive Agricultural Liaison Officer to support project delivery while fostering strong stakeholder relationships.
Key Responsibilities
As the key point of contact for landowners, farmers, and third-party stakeholders, your responsibilities will include:
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Engagement & Relationship Building
- Form trusting relationships with landowners, farmers, tenant farmers, and Infrastructure Delivery Bonds (IDBs).
- Be the primary advocate for landowners’ concerns, feeding back critical feedback to the Project Team and Land Agents.
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Project Alignment & Communication
- Inform stakeholders about project requirements, construction impacts, timelines, and compensation matters.
- Document interactions, logging discussions for stakeholder reports.
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Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Produce archaeological risk maps, categorising areas into high, moderate, and low-risk zones.
- Coordinate pre-entry assessments, surveys, and feedback to minimise project disruptions.
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Stakeholder Collaboration
- liaison with experts on land drainage matters, assisting in post-construction drainage design.
- Monitor for conflicting information and communicate potential issues proactively to the team.
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Project Closure Coordination
- Lead action plans to ensure minimal impact on farmers and landowners during and after construction.
Skills & Behaviours We’re Looking For
✅ Relationship-Driven Person
- Charismatic communicator with an engaging personality.
- Ability to build and sustain relationships with diverse stakeholders (farmers, residents, project teams).
✅ Experience in Large-Scale Infrastructure
- Previous roles in land-intensive or agricultural projects, particularly within water/utility industries.
✅ Proactive Problem-Solver
- Willingness to use project systems (e.g., stakeholder databases) to track issues and progress.
- Customer-first mindset—always considering how decisions affect stakeholders and business objectives.
✅ Flexibility & Local Travel
- Willingness to travel to scheme locations throughout the project duration.
- Adaptability to hybrid work models with on-site visits.
✅ Alignment with SPA Values
- Integrity, transparency, and accountability in all actions.
- Passionate about sustainable, ethical practices in infrastructure delivery.
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Why Join the SPA?
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Innovative & Forward-Thinking Environment
- Work alongside Farrans, MMB, Costain, and Jacobs to innovate for a water-secure future.
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Flexible & Inclusive Culture
- Supports remote and on-site work flexibility.
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion for all backgrounds.
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Purpose-Driven Impact
- Contribute to 500+ km of interconnecting pipelines—longer than HS2!—securing clean water for future generations.
✨ "Building Resilience. Building Pipelines. Building Careers."
Anglian Water’s Commitment to Change
As part of the Water Resources Management Plan (WRMP), the SPA is a £350M+ project safeguarding the Anglian region against drought, climate change, and growth. Construction begins in summer 2024 (previously 2021, with an expanded timeline).
Every team member is crucial to delivering this historically significant infrastructure—become part of shaping a resilient future.
Qualified? Apply now and be part of one of the UK’s largest engineering projects. We seek high-performing professionals who align with our values of innovation, collaboration, and ethical leadership.
Equality at SPA: We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Selection based on merit, potential, and passion.
We are not just building water pipelines—we’re building careers for a sustainable East of England.
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