Land & Development Manager

Cubico Sustainable Investments; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in Greater Manchester is seeking a Land & Development Manager to oversee the acquisition and management of land for commercial scale renewable projects. The ideal candidate should have strong negotiation and communication skills, as well as relevant educational qualifications. This role involves significant interaction with stakeholders and the ability to work cross-functionally. It offers a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing land and property agreements for renewable energy projects.
• Experience of consultation with stakeholders and developing relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee acquiring, negotiating and managing land for renewable projects.
• Contribute to land assembly agreements from site identification to completion.
• Secure exclusivity agreements and negotiate terms with landowners.
• Update budgets and provide progress reports.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Risk understanding

Business development ability

Education

Degree in rural surveying, estate management or relevant discipline

MRICS qualified or working towards qualification

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Land & Development Manager

Department: Development

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Manchester

Description

An opportunity has arisen to join the team at Cubico Sustainable Investments as a Land Manager - UK. We are seeking a Land Manager who posses strong knowledge and understanding of the land and commercial parameters of renewable energy development and operation.

The Land Manager is a wide-ranging role that will require the candidate to oversee acquiring, negotiating and managing land for commercial scale renewable projects (wind, solar and battery storage).

This position will work from our London, Manchester or Glasgow offices on a hybrid basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of land assembly and other property related agreements from initial site identification through to financial close.
• Undertake site visits and meet landowners in person across the UK.
• Secure Exclusivity Agreements and Letters of Authority from landowners.
• Negotiate and secure Heads of Terms with landowners required for the successful delivery of new onshore wind, solar PV and battery storage projects.
• Identify and approach landowners to agree rent and other commercial terms.
• Liaise with appointed land agents and consultants in relation to securing land agreements.
• Undertake title searches to ascertain property ownership and other rights.
• Update budgets and development expenditure in respect of land assembly activities and provide progress reports to Line Manager when required.
• Provide support in the identification, feasibility, evaluation and development of new onshore wind, solar PV, battery storage and other renewables technologies through to financial close.
• Manage a diverse range of external and internal stakeholder relationships, including landowners, tenants and land agents.
• Assist with land and property transaction due diligence in relation to joint venture partnerships, acquisitions and sales.
• Create and maintain a land terrier register to ensure rent and other payments are paid on time.
• Provide advice and support on valuation and other project and property management matters including site finding and land assembly strategy.
• Represent the Company at community engagement, stakeholder consultations and other meetings and events.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience in managing, negotiating and securing land and other property related agreements for commercial scale renewable energy projects (wind, solar and battery storage).
• Experience of consultation with both internal and external stakeholders and in developing strong working relationships with key actors.

Key Skills and Capabilities

• Have a strong knowledge and understanding of the land and commercial parameters of renewable energy development and operation.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Have the ability to collaborate and work cross functionally.
• Have vision and be innovative.
• Be a team player.
• Be commercially astute with an attention to detail and understanding of risk.
• Excellent business development ability, with keen awareness of potential opportunities.

Preferred qualifications

• Educated to Degree level (ideally rural surveying, estate management or a relevant land/property related discipline (RICS accredited qualification).
• MRICS qualified or working towards qualification.

Additional Requirements

• Full UK driving licence.
• Frequent travel to undertake site visits and meet landowners.
• Ability to use ArcGIS and/or other mapping software would be desirable.