Land Specialist

Nadara; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in Edinburgh is seeking a professional to join their Growth department. You will focus on originating greenfield projects and managing land agreements for wind, solar, and energy storage. The ideal candidate possesses excellent understanding of land law, commercial awareness, and UK renewable energy development experience. Join a progressive company that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Continuous learning opportunities

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in land and property law relevant to renewable projects.
• Capable of delivering land rights across the development pipeline.
• Ability to represent Nadara and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Originate greenfield development projects for wind, solar, and energy storage.
• Negotiate viable land deals for existing portfolio projects.
• Manage relationships with landowners related to project progress.

Skills

Detailed understanding of the technical tools for wind, solar and battery design

High level of commercial awareness

UK onshore wind / solar development experience

Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite and Project Management tools

Education

Degree or equivalent

Membership of a professional organisation such as RICS or CAAV

Job description

We’re Nadara. We work harmoniously with the power of nature and the communities around us to power lifetimes to come. We call our approach ‘living energy’.

We don’t just produce renewable energy, we live it – recognising our relationship with the people touched by our business and supporting social, educational, cultural, and environmental initiatives that contribute to the development of the communities we work alongside.

Discover more about our business here: https://nadara.com/about/

Nadara is an innovative place to work. We work in a stimulating and challenging environment, where every day we explore the unknown with curiosity, make decisions with quality and take action and deliver with courage. For us diversity is a real value, and we encourage in connecting different perspectives with respect.

Discover more about our culture and approach here: https://nadara.com/living-the-company/

Job Description Summary:

Nadara is a leading non-utility generator of onshore wind energy in Europe, focused on long-term sustainable growth through asset acquisition, unrivalled know-how in asset management and operation and conscious ESG choices.

Nadara is part of a portfolio of renewable and other companies who are owned by the Infrastructure Investment Fund, advised by JP Morgan Asset Management. We take a long-term outlook on the ownership, operation and growth of our company which is driven by the needs of our stakeholders.

At Nadara, we achieve operational excellence, delivering strong financial results while ensuring the highest levels of health and safety performance.

Job Description:

This role will sit within Nadara’s Growth department, providing market leading expertise in the following areas:

Growth

• Origination of greenfield development projects, securing exclusivity and land rights for new wind, solar and energy storage sites.
• Negotiating viable and cost-effective land deals that allow existing portfolio projects reach their full potential by life extension, repower or wind farm extension, as well as co-location of solar and battery.
• Building strong relationships with landowners and tenant farmers to ensure all stakeholders have an understanding of project progress and agreement terms.
• Providing expertise on land and property law in relation to renewable projects.
• Commercial understanding of business needs with regards to land agreements and viability of renewable projects.
• Familiarity with and able to understand farming and forestry economics and regulations.

Property Management

• Providing advice to the wider business, including the legal and asset management teams regarding land agreements, 3rd party access, crossing and other interface agreements on existing renewable energy sites.
• Working with the Finance Team to process rent reviews and landowner payment instructions.
• Advising on sustainable land management practices.
• Advising the Asset Management and Compliance teams on the management of Nadara’s owned assets including strategic management advice.

Key Responsibilities

• Representing Nadara professionally, establishing and maintaining good relationships with landowners, tenant farmers, land managers or others who own and manage land to ensure they are well informed of developments and progress.
• Delivering land rights and any associated matters across the development pipeline.
• Recording of discussions with landowners or their representatives noting issues and seeking resolution as they arise.
• Liaising with and managing the work of in-house and external lawyers and accountants in respect of new and existing land agreements.
• Attending any necessary consultations and meetings with stakeholder groups.
• Advising Nadara how best to manage land assets including responsibilities and obligations.
• Providing professional advice on how emerging renewable energy regulations and practices may affect land strategies.
• Support wider business with response to queries associated with growth team project progression.

Competencies and behaviours

• Teamworking and unification of ideas and strategy
• Clear and precise communicator
• Critical and analytical thinking
• Ability to persuade and build a consensus

Skills & Knowledge

• Detailed understanding of the technical tools for wind, solar and battery design
• High level of commercial awareness
• UK onshore wind / solar development experience
• Degree or equivalent
• Membership of a professional organisation such as RICS or CAAV, or the desire to work towards qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite and Project Management tools

Travel Requirements

Expected to attend site visits across the UK as required.

Pay and benefits

At Nadara, we’re committed to creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported and empowered to grow.

Our rewards package reflects that commitment, including flexible ways of working, continuous learning and development opportunities, and initiatives focused on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.

We recognise effort and dedication, and we make sure it’s matched with fair pay and meaningful benefits - join us and be part of an international renewable energy company that invests in both your personal and professional growth.

Equality and equity

Nadara is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, deeply committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). We believe that a truly sustainable future is built by diverse minds and voices, and we want everyone to feel they belong and can thrive.

Our hiring decisions are based solely on merit, skills, and potential, and pay is determined fairly - considering each individual’s experience, qualifications and contribution.

Together, we’re building an inclusive culture where everyone has the chance to make an impact, because when people thrive - so does our planet.

What we expect from you

We’re looking for people who share our passion for making a difference: curious minds that are eager to learn, grow and take ownership.

If you bring initiative, commitment and a collaborative mindset, we’ll give you the space and support to flourish.

Location:

Edinburgh

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Subtype:

Regular