Our client is leading developer of renewable energy projects across the UK. Due to a phase of growth of their business, they are currently seeking to recruit a Land Acquisition specialist to join their team.

The job holder will be primarily responsible for negotiating Heads of Terms and Options and Leases (and any other alternative structure) in order to deliver full land assembly packages for development sites. The successful candidate will also assist in the search for new sites across the UK (mainly Solar PV and energy storage) to build a pipeline of renewable energy projects capable of achieving specific project and financial objectives contained in the Business Plan.

Responsibilities

• Take a lead role in delivering land rights and any associated land matters.
• Represent the company in negotiating viable and cost-effective land deals that allow renewable energy projects to progress from initial site search through to agreed Heads of Terms in a timely manner so that external legal firms are then able to assist in concluding legal contracts.
• Negotiate and secure land assembly packages on development sites for the company across your designated region, as may be agreed from time to time with the Head of Business Development, which fulfil the requirements of the company as set out in the Business Plan or by the Board from time to time.
• Identify and approach landowners and agree site and individual negotiating strategies.
• Instruct and effectively manage land agents, consultants and external solicitors in relation to securing land agreements.
• Represent the company professionally, establishing and maintaining good relationships with landowners, tenant farmers, land managers, forestry managers or others who own and manage land to ensure they are well informed of developments and progress.
• Advise company on how best to manage their land assets, ideally including environmental responsibilities and obligations.
• Provide professional advice on how emerging renewable energy regulations and practices may affect land strategies.
• Agree and review the site finding strategy and requirements with the Head of Business Development and Development Director on a regular basis.
• Assist with any due diligence activity on land and property matters in relation to any acquisition and/or sale opportunities.

Requirements

• Educated to Degree level (ideally rural surveying, estate management or a relevant discipline).
• Professional Qualification and/or experience preferably related to land / property, legal or energy.
• Specialist knowledge of working with land agreements is essential, as is familiarity with property law.
• Ability to use GIS packages (and other standard PC packages) and read and interpret maps.
• Full driving licence.
• Sound knowledge of sustainable land management practices including a good understanding of the farming and forestry sectors is highly desirable.
• Confident and experienced negotiator.
• Up to date understanding of the energy markets and issues pertinent to the valuation of land for renewable energy projects.

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