Land Acquisition Manager - Renewable Energy

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading developer in the Renewable Energy sector is seeking a Land Acquisition Manager to support renewable projects. This role involves identifying land opportunities, negotiating rights, and collaborating with teams to drive project feasibility. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in land acquisition, particularly in renewables, and possess strong negotiation and communication skills. A salary of up to £75,000 is offered, along with benefits including a pension scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Access to training and development

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a land acquisition role.
• Solid understanding of UK planning policy.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new land opportunities for onshore wind development.
• Engage with landowners and agents to negotiate land rights.
• Collaborate with planning and development teams.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

MRICS accreditation

Job description

Job Description

Astute's Renewables team is working exclusively with a leading developer in the Renewable Energy sector, committed to driving the energy transition through sustainable development and responsible land use. We're seeking a Land Acquisition Manager to support their growing portfolio of renewable projects across Wind, Solar, and Battery Storage. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced land professional to play a key role in enabling the delivery of vital renewable infrastructure. The role offers a salary of up to £75,000. If you have a strong track record in land acquisition and are looking to contribute to the UK's net zero journey through onshore wind development, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities and Duties

1. Reporting to the Head of Land, you will:
2. Identify and evaluate new land opportunities for onshore wind development
3. Engage with landowners and agents to negotiate land rights (option & lease agreements)
4. Collaborate with planning, grid, and development teams to drive project feasibility
5. Build trusted, long-term relationships with landowners, stakeholders, and local authorities
6. Present sites to the senior team and investment committee for approval
7. Support land strategy across the full development lifecycle

Professional Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• At least 5 years of experience in a land acquisition role, ideally within the renewables sector
• Demonstrated success in generating leads, securing land rights, and developing strong relationships with landowners and stakeholders
• Solid understanding of UK planning policy and its influence on renewable energy development
• Knowledge of distribution and transmission networks and their role in energy projects
• Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills
• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working independently to meet targets and deadlines
• Ideally, hold an MRICS accreditation

Personal Skills

The ideal candidate would also be:

• Driven and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Proficient in negotiation and cultivating strong, lasting relationships
• Highly organized, with excellent time management and attention to detail
• Confident and assertive when necessary to achieve results
• Comfortable thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Salary and Benefits

Up to £75,000 salary depending on experience, plus company bonus structure. Benefits include:

• Pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Access to training and development to further your professional growth

Company

Astute People is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, religion, creed, or disability, and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, but candidates must demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Confident Employer initiative.

We endeavour to respond to all applications; however, if you do not hear back within 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.