Land Manager - Renewables

Connectment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the renewable energy sector is seeking a Land Manager to identify, acquire, and manage land for wind, solar, and battery storage projects. The role requires strong communication and negotiation skills, as well as a deep understanding of the UK's land acquisition processes. Benefits include a cycle-to-work scheme, flexible working arrangements, and a company bonus scheme.

Benefits

Cycle-to-work scheme

25 days of annual leave, plus your birthday and bank holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Private healthcare, including family coverage

Pension scheme with salary sacrifice options and company matching contributions up to 5%

EV company car

Company bonus scheme of up to 20% of salary

Contribution to gym membership

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of land acquisition processes within the UK's renewable energy sector.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate potential land sites for renewable energy projects.
• Negotiate and secure land agreements, leases, and easements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Reporting

Job description

As a Land Manager, you will be pivotal in identifying, acquiring, and managing land for wind, solar, and battery storage projects. This role involves securing suitable sites, negotiating land agreements, and coordinating with various teams to support successful project development. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, negotiation, and reporting skills, with a deep understanding of land acquisition processes within the UK's renewable energy sector.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and evaluate potential land sites for renewable energy projects.
  
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, including Planning, Project Management, and Grid Connections, to assemble necessary land for project viability.
  
• Negotiate and secure land agreements, leases, and easements, ensuring favorable terms and conditions.
  
• Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners throughout the development process.
  
• Maintain comprehensive records of land agreements, contracts, and communications.
  
• Ensure all land acquisitions align with planning requirements.
  
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to establish effective land strategies.
  
• Oversee land agents and provide regular reporting on land status, including commercial aspects.
  
• Support community engagement strategies in conjunction with the project development team.
  
• Coordinate with legal and development teams throughout the land acquisition process.
  
• Work closely with project development teams to ensure land acquisition timelines and budgets align with overall project objectives.
  
• Stay informed on industry trends, policies, and best practices in land acquisition and renewable energy development.
  

Benefits

• Cycle-to-work scheme
  
• 25 days of annual leave, plus your birthday and bank holidays. After 2 years of service, receive an additional day’s leave per year, up to a maximum of 31 days.
  
• Flexible working arrangements
  
• Private healthcare, including family coverage
  
• Pension scheme with salary sacrifice options and company matching contributions up to 5%
  
• EV company car
  
• Company bonus scheme of up to 20% of salary
  
• Contribution to gym membership