Land Manager

SSE plc; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Cycle to Work scheme

Wellbeing and family entitlements

Discounted private healthcare

Job summary

SSE plc is seeking an experienced Lands & Partnerships professional to support land rights for onshore wind, solar, and storage projects across Scotland and beyond. You will lead landowner negotiations, manage land rights, and collaborate with a diverse team through the full project lifecycle.

You will build strong relationships with stakeholders, assess risks, and drive timely delivery while contributing to a growing renewable energy portfolio.

Qualifications

• Experience in land, property, rural estates, utilities, infrastructure, planning or related environment.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills with experience securing leases, options, acquisitions, easements or similar.
• Understanding of land ownership, property rights and landlord/tenant legislation.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders and navigate priorities.
• Proactive, solutions-focused, able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations with landowners and stakeholders to secure land rights, agreements and consents.
• Develop and maintain relationships with landowners, agents, solicitors, consultants, local authorities and community representatives.
• Manage delivery of land agreements and property interests through development and construction, ensuring milestones are met.
• Identify land-related risks and opportunities, providing practical solutions and clear advice.
• Contribute to growth of renewable energy portfolio across onshore wind, solar, battery storage and related opportunities.

Skills

Land/Property experience

Negotiation skills

Land ownership understanding

Job description

Base Location:You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations Glasgow, Aberdeen, Inverness, Perth, Belfast and Dublin whilstother SSER locations can be considered.

Salary: £51,500 - £77,400/€65,300 - €97,900 + car /car allowance - if applicable + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

At SSE Renewables, we're delivering the green electricity the world needs today and tomorrow. Our Onshore Wind, Solar & Battery Land Team is at the heart of that ambition, helping bring renewable energy projects to life across the UK and Ireland.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping some of the UK's most game changing renewable energy projects, primarily focused in onshore wind developments across Scotland, while also supporting solar PV, battery energy storage and emerging renewable technologies. You'll work across the full project lifecycle, building trusted relationships, securing critical land rights and helping turn ambitious development opportunities into projects that power homes, businesses and communities for generations to come.

Working alongside a diverse team of experts, you'll influence project success from the earliest stages of development through to construction and delivery, making a direct contribution to a cleaner, more secure and sustainable energy future.

You will

• Lead negotiations with landowners and stakeholders to secure the land rights, agreements and consents needed to deliver renewable energy projects.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with landowners, agents, solicitors, consultants, local authorities, community representatives and other key stakeholders.
• Manage the delivery of land agreements and property interests throughout project development and construction, ensuring milestones are achieved on time.
• Identify land-related risks and opportunities, providing practical solutions and clear advice to support project decision-making and successful delivery.
• Contribute to the growth of our renewable energy portfolio, supporting projects across onshore wind, solar, battery storage and wider strategic development opportunities.

You have

• Experience working in land, property, rural estates, utilities, infrastructure, planning, development or a related environment, with transferable skills that can be applied to renewable energy projects.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills, with experience securing agreements such as leases, options, acquisitions, easements, wayleaves or similar arrangements.
• An understanding of land ownership, property rights and relevant landlord and tenant legislation.
• The ability to build trusted relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and navigate complex or competing priorities.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to identify risks, overcome challenges and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

We welcome applications from candidates who may not meet every requirement listed above. If your experience is similar and you believe you could add value to the role, we'd love to hear from you.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plansees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

SSE Renewables delivers the green energy the world needs today and tomorrow. We lead the way in the development, build, and operation of renewable power assets, including windfarms, hydro power stations, and solar and battery projects. Join a global team of 1,800 energy experts powering the transition to a net zero future.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [e-mail] to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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