Land Scout - Spain

Field develops, constructs, and operates renewable infrastructure projects globally. We hold a robust portfolio of BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) projects in the UK, Italy, Spain, and Germany, backed by solid financial support. We are a diverse group with varying backgrounds and perspectives, fostering a wide range of skills and knowledge. Our team boasts experience in building multi-billion-dollar technology startups and energy companies, coupled with deep expertise in energy markets. Join our dynamic team composed of enthusiastic, curious, and entrepreneurial individuals committed to making a significant impact. Together, we'll demonstrate that batteries are a fully viable part of our energy infrastructure, not just in the distant future but right now. We have ambitious plans to become Europe's leading clean energy company in the coming years, gradually expanding beyond batteries into new asset types.

Key Responsibilities Your Mission

This is a newly created position within the team, driven by the ongoing growth of our project portfolio in Spain and the progress of projects throughout their development lifecycle. As land scout specialist, you will be responsible for the real estate activities required to develop the Spanish battery market. Key responsibilities include:

• Identifying suitable sites for our developments by:
• Screening inbound approaches to Field from landowners interested in hosting projects
• Leveraging a network of agents to find opportunities
• Using land registry, planning portals, and other sources to identify suitable parcels not already in development
• Understanding access, connection capacity, environmental regulations, and urban factors to identify potential sites early
• Assessing involvement of third parties for wayleaves, easements, and servitudes

Screening prospective sites from a planning perspective by:

• Using tools to assess environmental constraints and designations
• Evaluating physical constraints like topography, noise, access, drainage, visual impact, and services
• Commissioning third-party planning and environmental assessments as needed
• Conducting site visits to validate desktop assessments

Engaging with landowners to agree Heads of Terms by:

• Finding landowner details and making initial contact
• Arranging onsite meetings to introduce projects
• Promoting Field as a business and brand to gain competitive advantage
• Preparing and circulating heads of terms and plans
• Negotiating terms with agents and landowners, often in person

Supporting legal team in converting HoTs to Options by:

• Building and maintaining good relationships with landowners
• Negotiating commercial points with stakeholders
• Understanding and applying commercial clauses for project protection
• Moving quickly and incentivizing stakeholders
• Engaging landowners for easements and servitudes, following similar processes
• Addressing concerns and finding solutions pragmatically

Reporting progress to the wider business by:

• Maintaining organization
• Using Field’s processes
• Translating technical details for non-technical audiences

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise - About You

• You enjoy negotiating with landowners and are resilient
• You can envision a project from inception and help build our processes
• You communicate clearly and work collaboratively
• You are highly organized with proven methods for managing workload
• You are enthusiastic and curious about energy storage
• You are based in Northern Spain, hold a driver’s license, and are willing to travel
• You know how to identify optimal sites considering various factors
• You have experience with Heads of Terms, lease agreements, and land legal processes
• You have a proven track record of securing sites
• You understand renewable energy infrastructure development, especially wind or solar
• You are knowledgeable about development risks and mitigation strategies
• You understand Town Planning processes
• You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Law, or similar

Job Benefits

Salary: €50,000 - €70,000

We offer a competitive package, including participation in our employee share scheme, with shares vesting over four years. Additional benefits include:

• Up to 10% company-wide bonus
• €2,000 annual learning & development budget
• Flexible work from anywhere policy
• Paid environmental leave
• Mental health support via Spill
• Hybrid working in Barcelona
• Birthday carbon offset
• Global gatherings and team events

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