Land Acquisition Specialist

ib vogt GmbH; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global renewable energy company is seeking a Land Acquisition Specialist to identify and secure land for solar power projects. This position involves negotiating land leases, maintaining records, and ensuring open communication with landowners. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and has 3-4 years of experience in the property industry, alongside strong negotiation and communication skills. The company offers a competitive remuneration package and a diverse work environment.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Company Group Medical Insurance Coverage

Dynamic work environment

International exposure

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of property industry experience.
• In-depth knowledge of land lease agreements and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Screen new site locations for solar power projects.
• Represent the company to landowners and establish new relationships.
• Negotiate and execute land lease agreements.
• Maintain accurate records of signed land leases.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in land, property, law or business

Job description

ib vogt is firmly committed to supporting the decarbonisation of the global electricity sector. The company focuses on the global development of turnkey PV plants and battery storage projects as well as the expansion of its IPP portfolio. In these areas, the company performs all integral services of the value chain from development, financing, and EPC, to O&M and asset management.
Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, ib vogt has established various offices across Europe, Asia Pacific, the Americas, and Africa as part of its presence in over 40 countries. The company works together with numerous partners globally, augmenting its in‑house team of over 900 staff. ib vogt has built or has in construction more than 4 GW of PV power plants globally with a project pipeline of more than 60 GWp.

Job Description

Job Summary
The Land Acquisition Specialist is responsible for identifying, negotiating and securing for project including RoW and obtaining all land related permit for project.

Key Responsibilities

• Screening new site locations for solar power projects in partnership with project development managers.
• To represent the company to landowners, presenting project opportunities and establishing new relationships.
• Negotiate and execute land lease agreements, securing right of way for transmission lines and substations.
• Work closely with transmission line route assessment, land survey and other land related service providers.
• Maintain open communication with landowners and municipalities and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage and maintain accurate records of signed land leases, including registration processes with the Land Survey.
• Provide support to team members and colleagues as needed throughout other project phases.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in land, property, law or business.
• 3-4 years of property industry experience.
• In-depth knowledge of land lease agreements, different regulations in each state.

Additional Information

What We Can Offer

• A competitive and attractive remuneration package.
• Company Group Medical Insurance Coverage.
• Dynamic and diverse work environment with colleagues from around the world.
• A truly international exposure.
• An open‑minded and highly motivated team.
• Interesting and challenging tasks.
• Encourage both teamwork and personal responsibility.
• Great opportunities for professional and personal growth.

At ib vogt, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives drives innovation and helps us better serve the global communities we operate in. As an equal opportunity employer, we provide employment opportunities without regard to age, ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or maternity, marriage and civil partnership, or any other protected status.

We strive to create an accessible recruitment process for all candidates and are happy to discuss reasonable accommodations to support your application. As a global company, we acknowledge that accessibility provisions may vary by location depending on local infrastructure and legal requirements. If you have a disability or require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know — we will do our best to support you.