Renewable Energy Land Acquisition Lead

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

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.