PROJECT DEVELOPMENT LEAD ASSOCIATE

EDP Renewables UK Limited; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy is seeking a Project Development Lead Associate in Edinburgh. This role focuses on land strategy development for wind, solar, and storage projects. The candidate will negotiate land rights, manage stakeholder relationships, and provide support throughout project development, requiring strong negotiation skills and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in solar, storage, or wind project land management.
• Fluent in English and valid driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Managing internal land negotiations and representing EDP Renewables.
• Building partnerships with land service providers and attending stakeholder consultations.
• Providing technical support on land issues and strategy.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation

Education

Degree in rural surveying, estate management, or related fields

Chartered Surveyor status

Tools

Microsoft Office

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PROJECT DEVELOPMENT LEAD ASSOCIATE, Edinburgh

Country/Region: GB

City: Edinburgh

Company: EDP Renewables UK Limited

Job Details

Position: Project Development Lead Associate

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 52d7b34dd145

Job Views: 3

Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

Job Description

The role involves playing a key part in land strategy development for wind, solar, and storage projects during the prospecting phase. Responsibilities include negotiating and securing land rights, managing relationships with land stakeholders, and supporting project managers with land issues throughout project development.

Main Responsibilities

• Managing internal land negotiations and representing EDP Renewables professionally.
• Building partnerships with external land service providers and participating in tenders.
• Understanding farming and forestry economics and regulations.
• Attending stakeholder consultations and meetings.
• Coordinating with internal and external technical, legal, GIS, planning, and development teams.
• Providing technical support on land issues and strategy definition.
• Supporting lease finalization processes.
• Implementing land-related procedures for solar, wind, and storage farms.

Required Profile

• Academic Level: Degree in rural surveying, estate management, or related fields. Chartered Surveyor status preferred.
• Professional Experience: 3-5 years in solar, storage, or wind project land management.
• Knowledge: Negotiation skills, land transactions, forestry, farming, property sectors, sustainability, and project development processes.
• Skills: Excellent negotiation, communication, presentation skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Valid driving license essential.
• Languages: Fluent English.

Skills / Competences

• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent report writing and organizational skills.

Note: This job is active and accepting applications until 17.07.2025.