Land & Property Manager – Renewable energy development

A leading renewable energy company specialising in low-carbon energy generation is seeking a land and property manager for their busy development team.

They specialize in pioneering development, financing, structuring, and delivery models that empower them to provide clean, low-carbon energy solutions tailored to the needs of our partners, whether they are investment funds, multinational corporations, or large-scale agricultural enterprises.

Responsibilities

• Act as point of contact with landowners
• Lead the negotiation of Heads of Terms
• Lead the commercial negotiation of Option to Lease agreements, easements, wayleaves and crossing agreements
• Manage external solicitors’ firms who are acting on documents in negotiation
• Manage ongoing commitments in executed agreements

Qualifications and Skills

• Land / Legal / Planning Qualification (degree level as a minimum).
• Minimum of 3-5-years experience within the renewable energy industry on Project Management, particularly working on solar PV, battery storage and onshore wind projects
• Desirable ; RICS qualification RTPI
• Experience of undertaking land assembly and responsibility for land budgets
• Experience of managing agents and legal support to prepare and conclude land agreements
• An understanding of planning and consenting processes.
• Experience of contract preparation and managing and negotiating tender processes (including consultancy services).
• Experience of managing project stakeholders including regulators, statutory consultees and local communities.
• Legal Knowledge: Understands the laws and regulations involved in land acquisition for renewable energy.
• Project Management: Manages multiple projects at once, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
• Independent Worker: Can work autonomously and make decisions without needing constant supervision.
• People Skills: Excellent at building relationships with landowners, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.
• Negotiation: Skilled at negotiating terms that are beneficial for all parties involved.
• Problem-Solving: Finds and implements creative solutions to challenges in land acquisition.

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