Origination Manager Poland (f/m/d)

Uniper; Szczecin; On-site; PLN 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniper is seeking an Origination Manager in Poland to lead land acquisition for solar, wind, and BESS projects. You will identify suitable land, perform site assessments, and secure agreements with landowners while coordinating with legal, technical, and project teams.

You will build relationships with authorities, address permitting challenges, and monitor market trends to refine strategies. Fluent Polish and English are required, with 2–5 years of renewable energy experience.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in land acquisition, real estate, or project development.
• Proven track record of successful land transactions and stakeholder management.
• Strong understanding of land-use regulations, permitting processes, and zoning laws in Poland.
• Fluency in Polish and English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement plans to identify and secure land for solar and wind energy and BESS projects within the assigned region
• Conduct site visits and assessments to ensure suitability based on technical, environmental, and legal criteria
• Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, negotiate agreements, and secure mutually beneficial terms
• Collaborate with local authorities to meet land-use regulations, zoning laws, and permitting requirements
• Work with internal teams (legal, technical, project development) to streamline land acquisition and project execution
• Assess and address potential risks such as legal disputes or environmental constraints with proactive strategies
• Monitor regional trends and policy changes to identify opportunities and refine acquisition strategies
• Keep accurate records of transactions and agreements and provide regular updates to management

Skills

Land acquisition

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

GIS software

Project management

Polish language

English language

Regulatory knowledge

Tools

GIS software

Job description

We are looking for you as an Origination Manager (f/m/d) in Poland!

We are Uniper

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!

Your responsibilities

• Develop and implement plans to identify and secure land for solar and wind energy and BESS projects within the assigned region
• Conduct site visits and assessments to ensure suitability based on technical, environmental, and legal criteria
• Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, negotiate agreements, and secure mutually beneficial terms
• Collaborate with local authorities to meet land-use regulations, zoning laws, and permitting requirements
• Work with internal teams (legal, technical, project development) to streamline land acquisition and project execution
• Assess and address potential risks such as legal disputes or environmental constraints with proactive strategies
• Monitor regional trends and policy changes to identify opportunities and refine acquisition strategies
• Keep accurate records of transactions and agreements and provide regular updates to management

Your profile

• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in land acquisition, real estate, or project development, ideally within the renewable energy sector
• Proven track record of successful land transactions and stakeholder management
• Growth mindset with openness to new technologies and a willingness to continuously develop relevant skills and capabilities
• Strong understanding of land-use regulations, permitting processes, and zoning laws in Poland
• Familiarity with renewable energy project development, particularly in solar and wind sectors, is highly desirable
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
• Proficiency in relevant software tools (e.g., GIS, project management software)
• Fluency in Polish is required; proficiency in English is required