Land Acquisition Associate

Green Recruitment Company; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

The client is a developer of private wire renewable energy projects for industrial clients across Europe. This means they build solar and wind farms to supply clean electricity directly to large industrial clients through dedicated power lines, essentially providing them with a reliable and sustainable source of energy with price stability; essentially acting as a dedicated green energy supplier for major industrial users across Europe, including the UK.

Private-Wire; Instead of selling power to the grid, they build dedicated power lines to supply electricity directly to individual industrial clients.

Project Scope

Our clients are industrial power users (IPUs). Their projects connect to the IPU behind the meter via private wire, with cable lengths reaching up to 7km. At the generation site, projects may include:

• Ground-mounted Solar PV (current primary focus)

• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

• Onshore Wind

Key Responsibilities

Sourcing & Land Acquisition

• Act as the clients "on-the-road" land scout, primarily covering the North of England (with potential expansion as required).

• Proactively source new land opportunities through self-generated leads (door-knocking, cold outreach, site visits).

• Engage targeted landowners identified by the Land Acquisition team, introduce the client, outline project benefits, and assess interest.

• Represent the company beyond initial contact, building relationships with landowners and understanding their requirements and constraints.

• Gather site-specific insights (e.g., accessibility, existing land use, environmental considerations) to support feasibility assessments.

Required Experience & Ideal Candidate Profile

• Agricultural background with strong connections in rural communities.

• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to generate and progress leads independently.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with experience in relationship-building.

• Interest in renewable energy and agricultural diversification, even without prior industry experience. An initial period will be provided at the London HQ for introductions and training.

• Ability to travel extensively and work flexibly across different locations. A company car will be provided.

• Driven by growth opportunities, motivated by the clients ambitious expansion plans, with significant equity and commission incentives

• Looking for someone who has just finished their studies and looking to start their career.