Land Acquisition Manager

Solaria Energía y Medio Ambiente; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is seeking a Land Acquisition Manager to drive growth in the UK. This role involves designing land acquisition strategies, negotiating agreements, and collaborating with project managers to secure necessary land rights for development projects in PV, onshore wind, and BESS technologies.

Qualifications

• Current membership or active progression towards RICS or CAAV.
• Proven expertise in renewable market dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and secure legal agreements for property-related transactions.
• Lead commercial negotiations with landowners and agents.
• Support Origination Managers in identifying new projects.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Solaria is a leading Spanish company specializing in the development and generation of renewable energy across Southern Europe. With a mission to actively contribute to decarbonization, we are committed to transitioning the global energy model to one based on clean, sustainable solutions—anchoring sustainability at the core of our strategy and business operations.

We are currently seeking a Land Acquisition Manager to join our UK team. In collaboration with the company and country manager, this role will design and implement the land acquisition strategy for our development projects in key target areas. This position is crucial to advancing Solaria’s growth in PV, onshore wind, and BESS technologies, with a specific focus on driving our renewable energy initiatives in the UK.

Responsibilities:

1. The role forms part of the Origination team of Solaria in the United Kingdom, where we have a growing pipeline of projects under development. The Land Manager will work closely with the Solaria’s Development Project Managers in negotiating and securing the necessary legal agreements for various property-related project transactions throughout the project development lifecycle.
2. Leading discussions and approach with internal property and legal teams to ensure all necessary land rights are acquired for projects in origination.
3. Supporting the Origination Managers in identifying new target projects for Solaria’s pipeline.
4. Leading the commercial negotiations with landowners, land agents, and consultants to secure development and wider land rights for Solaria projects in the south of the UK.
5. Building and maintaining networks of land agents and landowners across the south to ensure pipeline growth meets annual targets.
6. A degree in a relevant discipline, with current membership or active progression towards membership in the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and/or the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV).
7. Proven expertise in renewable market dynamics, including familiarity with current land transaction trends and the wider competitive landscape.
8. In-depth understanding of the renewable energy development process within the UK.
9. Strong negotiation skills and experience in handling contractual arrangements, supported by an established network of industry contacts and stakeholder engagement confidence.
10. Comprehensive knowledge of property law in Wales (preferred).
11. Awareness of land-use systems and issues, including agricultural, forestry, and commercial sectors.
12. Advanced understanding of geography, politics, customs, and current affairs relevant to the UK.
13. Driving license and flexibility to travel and stay overnight when required.