Estates Project Acquisition Manager

Boralex Inc.; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm is seeking an Estates Project Manager in Edinburgh. The successful candidate will identify and acquire new sites for renewable energy projects, manage relationships with landowners, and negotiate crucial contracts. This role requires strong skills in site acquisition and contract management, along with a deep understanding of the renewable energy sector. The ideal applicant should be RICS qualified or willing to work towards this qualification.

Qualifications

• Experience in site identification and acquisition for renewable energy projects.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills are essential.
• Ability to manage relationships with stakeholders is crucial.
• Knowledge of property legislation and regulatory compliance in the renewable energy sector.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in the renewable energy industry is a plus.
• Willingness to work towards RICS credential.

Responsibilities

• Identify and acquire new sites for renewable energy projects.
• Manage relationships with landowners and stakeholders.
• Conduct due diligence and negotiate contracts with agents.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure project feasibility and regulatory compliance.
• Support UK portfolio growth and potential M&A activity by evaluating land and property due diligence.

Skills

Site identification and acquisition

Negotiation skills

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Independent worker

Communication

Education

RICS qualified or willingness to obtain

Job description

Overview

Boralex has been providing affordable renewable energy for over 30 years as a leader in the Canadian market and France’s largest independent producer of onshore wind power. We also have facilities in the United States and development projects in the United Kingdom. Our installed capacity has more than doubled to 3 GW in the past five years, and we are developing wind, solar, and storage projects totaling nearly 4 GW and 800 MW, respectively. Guided by our values and corporate social responsibility approach, Boralex is committed to sustainable growth and actively participating in the fight against global warming. Our shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BLX.

Responsibilities

This is a full-time on-site role for an Estates Project Manager located in Edinburgh. The Estates Project Manager will be responsible for identifying and acquiring new sites for renewable energy projects, managing relationships with landowners and stakeholders, conducting due diligence, and negotiating contracts with agents and solicitors. The role will involve coordinating with internal teams to ensure project feasibility and compliance with regulations and corporate guidelines. Boralex is looking to grow its UK portfolio rapidly over the next 5 years with ambitions to become one of the UK's leading generators (top 5) of renewable energy, and intend to acquire projects through mergers & acquisition, therefore land & property expertise will be required to interrogate and carry out full due diligence in relation to each transaction. The Manager will be expected to stay updated with market trends and advise on strategies to optimize each project's success.

Qualifications

• Experience in site identification and acquisition for renewable energy projects
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Ability to manage relationships with landowners, agents and solicitors as well as other stakeholders
• Knowledge of property legislation, regulatory requirements and compliance in the renewable energy sector
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• RICS qualified or willingness to work towards it
• Experience in the renewable energy industry is a plus