Land Agent

IERE BayWa r.e. Ireland Limited; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Insurance

Life Assurance Cover

Company Pension Scheme

Flexible Working Environment

Yearly Discretionary Performance Bonus

Mental Health First Aid support

Employee Assistance Programme

Benefits portal access

Job summary

BayWa r.e. Ireland Limited in Cork is seeking an experienced Land Agent to lead land origination for renewable energy projects across Ireland, negotiating contracts and managing stakeholder relations.

The role offers hybrid or office-based work from Cork with regular travel to project sites. You will coordinate with internal teams and external advisers to secure land rights and support project milestones.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or qualification in land management or related field.
• Experience in land acquisition and negotiations for renewable energy.
• Ability to travel regularly to project sites.
• Full driver’s license.
• Eligibility to work in the Republic of Ireland.
• Excellent negotiation, stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and conclude private land contracts for wind, solar and BESS projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with authorities, landowners and stakeholders.
• Attend information events, owner meetings and municipal council meetings.
• Research landowners, collect data, and validate ownership information.
• Progress land rights to support origination pipeline and milestones.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external advisers.
• Maintain accurate reporting on land securing activities and risks.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Land management / Real estate degree

Job description

About the role

IERE BayWa r.e. Ireland Limited About the role We are seeking an experienced and motivated Land Agent to lead and manage land origination efforts for utility-scale renewable energy projects (solar, wind, and energy storage). The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying, securing, and managing land agreements necessary for the development, construction, and operation of renewable energy projects across the Republic of Ireland. As an integral part of the project origination team, the role-holder will be best located with access to our main Irish office in Cork, where both hybrid and fully office-based working is supported. Regular travel will be required as part of this role. You will have the ability to manage complex projects and have strong general administrative management (covering tasks, programme, budget, meetings and stakeholders). The successful candidate will take on a central role in supporting and further developing our business.

What you will do

• You will be responsible for negotiating and successfully concluding private land contracts for planned wind, solar and BESS energy projects.
• You will build and maintain long-term relationships with authorities, political decision-makers, municipalities and land owners.
• You will attend information events, owners' meetings and municipal council meetings.
• You will research Landowners, collect data and obtain the necessary information for our projects.
• You will be responsible for collecting and validating ownership information required for origination opportunities.
• You will be responsible for progressing and securing land rights required to support the origination pipeline and agreed opportunity/project milestones.
• You will be responsible for the quality, accuracy and completeness of land ownership, and land agreement information.
• You will be responsible for maintaining effective relationships with landowners and relevant stakeholders throughout the land securing process.
• You will be responsible for progressing land negotiations in line with approved commercial parameters, portfolio requirements and applicable legal and regulatory obligations.
• You will be responsible for maintaining accurate reporting of land securing activities, negotiation status, key risks and contractual milestones.
• You will be responsible for identifying and escalating material land-related risks, disputes, delays and commercial issues.
• You will be responsible for coordinating with internal teams to ensure land agreements appropriately reflect project development and technical requirements.
• You will be responsible for managing external advisers within agreed scope, budget and timelines.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Relevant professional qualification or degree in land management, real estate, surveying, agriculture, or a related discipline; equivalent practical experience will also be considered.
• Relevant experience in land acquisition, land agency, property negotiations or securing land rights for renewable energy or infrastructure projects.
• Experience negotiating land agreements for wind, solar, BESS or other infrastructure projects such as electricity networks, utilities or telecommunications.
• Excellent understanding of land ownership structures, property rights, and relevant land acquisition processes.
• Familiarity with land-related planning, permitting and regulatory considerations affecting renewable energy project development.
• Experience engaging with landowners, rural communities, local authorities, agents/brokers, legal firms, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Excellent negotiation skills, with the ability to achieve commercially appropriate agreements while maintaining positive long-term relationships.
• Strong organizational skill's
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of land-related costs, risks and contractual obligations.
• Ability to identify land-related risks and constraints and propose practical solutions.
• Confident and persuasive communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and responsibly.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly to project sites and attend stakeholder meetings.
• Full driver’s license.
• Eligibility to work in the Republic of Ireland.

What’s in it for you?

• Private Health Insurance.
• Life Assurance Cover.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Flexible Working Environment.
• Yearly Discretionary Performance Bonus Scheme.
• Mental Health First Aid support.
• Employee Assistance Programme which provides all employees with 24/7 access to telephone and online counselling.
• Access to an online benefits portal which includes travel and shopping discounts, healthy living advice & a financial well-being resource bank.

Benefits can vary depending on the location and are not legally binding.

About us

BayWa r.e. Ireland Limited is part of the international BayWa r.e. group of renewable energy businesses, with our main office based in Cork. The BayWa r.e. Ireland team focuses on wind /solar and BESS project development, acquisition and construction, both in Ireland and the UK. We are excellent listeners and offer a wide range of solutions, perfectly tailored to your specific requirements.

About BayWa r.e.

We are an international project developer of wind, solar and battery storage (BESS) projects. Our activities include the planning, development and construction of these projects, as well as their operation and maintenance, and energy trading. BayWa r.e. is also a leading global supplier to the solar distribution market. In total, we have successfully brought online more than 6 GW of renewable energy. Our shareholders are BayWa AG and Energy Infrastructure Partners.

You matter to us

At BayWa r.e. we are fully committed to fostering equity and inclusion and embrace diversity, of all our people, both present and those yet to join us! We welcome applications from everyone, irrespective of gender, gender identity, national origin, religion, social-, cultural-, or ethnic-background, sex, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other status protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. We are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer for all by providing an inclusive environment free of discrimination or harassment.

Your Contact James Hunter

At BayWa r.e. we’re the planet’s renewable energy champions. Together, we’re taking a fresh look at how power is produced, stored, and used to meet the challenges of climate change. We’re making an impact across the world with over 5 GW of energy projects delivered and 10.5 GW of renewable energy under our management. Join us and help us change the world. Learn more about Life at BayWa r.e.