Land Acquisition Manager - Solar & BESS

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Land Acquisition Manager to drive sustainable energy initiatives across Northern England and Scotland. This role offers a competitive salary and bonus structure, along with a commitment to professional growth and development. You will be at the forefront of securing land for innovative renewable projects, engaging with key stakeholders, and negotiating agreements that support environmental stewardship. If you are passionate about making a difference in the renewable energy sector and possess strong negotiation skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Training and Development Support

Qualifications

• 5+ years in land acquisition or property-focused roles, ideally in renewables.
• Strong relationships with landowners and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess land opportunities for renewable energy projects.
• Negotiate land rights agreements and secure land for projects.

Skills

Land Acquisition

Negotiation

Stakeholder Engagement

UK Planning Policy

Interpersonal Skills

Education

RICS Accreditation

Job description

Job Description

Astute's Renewables team is partnering with a prominent renewable energy developer dedicated to sustainability, innovation, and professional growth to recruit a Land Acquisition Manager for its Northern England and Scotland operations.

The Land Acquisition Manager role offers a salary up to £75,000 depending on experience, an attractive bonus structure, pension, and flexible working options.

If you're a Land Acquisition Manager from an infrastructure or renewables background looking to join an organisation that prioritises integrity, transparency, collaboration, and a strong commitment to environmental stewardship, submit your CV today to apply.

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Head of Land, you will:

1. Identify and assess potential land opportunities for large-scale solar, BESS, and hydrogen projects.
2. Secure land for grid connection applications in collaboration with internal teams.
3. Build and maintain relationships with landowners, agents, and key stakeholders.
4. Negotiate land rights agreements, including leases and easements.
5. Provide support on land-related matters to the development team.
6. Present new opportunities to senior leadership and the investment committee.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• At least 5 years of experience in a land acquisition or property-focused role, preferably within the renewable energy sector.
• Demonstrated success in 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, with the ability to engage stakeholders effectively.
• Self-motivated, organised, and capable of working independently to meet targets and deadlines.
• RICS accreditation is desirable.

Personal skills

The Land Acquisition Manager role would suit someone who is:

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

Salary and benefits

The Land Acquisition Manager role offers:

• Up to £75,000 salary depending on experience.
• Company bonus structure.
• Pension scheme and private medical insurance.
• Access to training and development support to further your professional growth.

Astute People is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of disability, creed, or other protected characteristics and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds, but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK.

Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone; however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.