Land and Wayleaves Coordinator

We are Uisce Éireann. Every day, we are responsible for the delivery of secure, safe, and sustainable water services for the people of Ireland. As Ireland’s national regulated water utility, our vision is a sustainable Ireland where water is respected and protected, for the planet and all the lives it supports.

Our purpose at Uisce Éireann is to rise to the challenge of delivering transformative water services that enable communities to thrive. That means we are proud to take on the responsibility of protecting our water supply and passing on a safe and secure water system to a rapidly growing population and empowering Ireland’s social and economic growth.

We are passionate about empowering our people, enabling them to make a positive impact on communities across Ireland. We are guided by a shared vision and purpose, grounded in values that define who we are and shape how we work, where we deliver for customers and communities, we work better together, we do the right thing, we aim high, and we keep each other safe. Our behaviours define how we interact, communicate, and succeed together. These values and behaviours apply to each one of us, across every role, location, and level.

Our goal is to attract and develop skilled and talented people from diverse backgrounds, who bring a dynamic range of expertise and insights to our work. With a strong, values-driven workforce, we ensure Uisce Éireann can continue advancing Ireland’s water services and meeting the needs of the communities we serve for generations to come.

The Role: 

The Portfolio team supports the effective management of the delivery of the IDD investment programme by ensuring governance and control through data management and systems, processes and performance reporting and analysis including the management of planning, land, wayleave, utility, and statutory consents. This enables efficient delivery of the investment programme by providing programme visibility, informed risk management, analysis, challenge, and decision making. The team also provides expert support in key areas that enable the effective, efficient, and sustainable delivery of the IDD investment portfolio. The Portfolio team supports the effective management of the delivery of the IDD  investment programme by ensuring governance and control through data management and systems, processes and performance reporting and analysis. This enables efficient delivery of the investment programme by providing  programme visibility, informed risk management, analysis, challenge and decision making. The team also provides expert support in key areas that enable  the effective, efficient and sustainable delivery of the IDD investment portfolio.

Reporting to the Land and Wayleaves Technical Lead, the Land and Wayleaves Coordinator will support the activities associated with land and Wayleave acquisition by consent and/or Compulsory Acquisition Procedures together with various assignments in connection with wayleaves related activities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and issue Land and Wayleave packages for Infrastructure Delivery

• Liaise with Engineers / project delivery staff / legal advisors on queries raised by landowners.

• Respond to queries raised by landowners/tenants and/or their professional advisors.

• Document and maintain Land and Wayleaves policies, processes & procedures.

• Ensure that required legal and governance signoffs required to process land and wayleave acquisitions are in place.

• Process information requests made by Solicitors, Valuers, Agronomists etc.

• Assist in the preparation of evidence and documentation for oral hearings, court injunctions and general legal proceedings.

• Process payments of  compensation,  professional fees,  license  costs and  other  costs associated with Land and Wayleaves processes.

• Liaise directly with landowners and their professional advisors.

• Liaise  with Government  Departments,  Commission for  Regulation  of Utilities,  Statutory Bodies, Foreshore Unit, Local Authorities, An Bord Pleanála etc.

• Liaise with Legal Advisors/Valuers/Engineers/Agronomist and other Professional advisors.

• Assist in the maintenance and updating of the Land and Wayleave Database, Electronic Document Management System and Filing System for Infrastructure Delivery wayleaves.

• Raise risks and issues as appropriate.

• Process incoming and outgoing correspondence.

• Be responsible for promoting and delivering health and safety commitments across UÉ  and its supply chain, reinforcing positive behaviours and delivering against health and safety objectives and requirements to the highest industry standards.

• Support the delivery of the Uisce Éireann Transformation Programme driving results required within the Directorate and supporting organisation wide objectives.

   

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaboration with key internal stakeholders across the UÉ business and relevant stakeholders.

• Responsible for promoting and delivering health and safety commitments across UÉ and its supply chain, reinforcing positive behaviours and delivering health and safety objectives and requirements to the highest industry standards. 

• Support the delivery of the Uisce Éireann Transformation Programme, driving results required within the Directorate and supporting organisation-wide objectives.

• Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with Uisce Éireann’s Information Security policies, standards, processes and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of UÉ business information, and delivery of critical services, in accordance with the NIS Directive and any other relevant cybersecurity regulation.

• Other duties as required.

   

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Relevant third level qualification and or accreditation is desirable and or relevant experience 

• Min 1-year relevant Experience in a similar role in the water, utilities or similar industries is desirable 

• Proactive, with ability to work on own initiative and with others to ensure success in the performance of a team

• Proven effective time management skills with the ability to prioritise and remain focused

• Proven ability to create and develop good working relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals, coupled with the ability to gain commitment from others 

• Strong Computer skills with a proficient working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Ability to analyse customer needs and provide support to resolve issues

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues and look for different perspectives

• Track record of complying with organisational policies and encouraging others to do the same

• Track record of striving for quality and ensuring consistently high standards of work

• Proven track record in raising safety concerns and helping to find solutions

The closing date for receipt of applications for this vacancy is 6th August 2026.

Please note that applications submitted after this closing date will not be accepted.

*Please be advised that if successful you will be placed on the salary range based on your skills and experience. Please note the Market reference point (midpoint) of the range is generally the upper end of the offer where someone is deemed to be fully competent to take on the duties of the role, and leaves room for the employee to progress through the pay range as their experience develops further.

Uisce Éireann is an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive place of work and have a robust strategy and framework called ibelong to enable this. We are an equal opportunity employer and through our recruitment process we welcome and encourage applications from interested and suitably qualified individuals regardless of gender, age, racial or ethnic origin, membership of the traveller community, religion or beliefs, family or civil status, sexual orientation/gender identity or disability.