Land Acquisition

KIGYO; Germany (OH); Remote; USD 71,368 - 95,158; Part time

Job summary

An international renewable energy developer is seeking a Land Acquisition Manager. This role involves identifying and negotiating land for solar and wind projects, coordinating with internal teams, and managing stakeholder relationships. Candidates must have strong negotiation skills and knowledge of land-use regulations. This position is remote but requires presence in specific regions of Germany, including Schleswig-Holstein and Bavaria.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in land acquisition within renewable energy, real estate, or infrastructure.
• Ability to manage relationships with landowners and public authorities.
• Experience in handling multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Identify and negotiate land acquisition for solar and wind projects.
• Coordinate with development, permitting, and legal teams.
• Monitor land-use regulations and compliance.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Knowledge of land-use regulations

Project management

Job description

Land Acquisition Manager (Freelance) - Germany (Schleswig-Holstein, Lower Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Turingia, Brandeburg, Saxony, Bavaria) - Remote

For an international client, one of the fastest-growing IPPs in Europe and a developer of BESS & Agri-PV projects, I am looking for a Land Acquisition Manager. The company demonstrates strong global investment capacity and a significant expansion plan in Germany and abroad (Italy, Portugal, Spain, Poland, etc.).

Role and responsibilities

The Land Acquisition Manager will be responsible for identifying, negotiating, and securing suitable land for renewable energy development. Specifically, the role includes:

• Identifying land acquisition opportunities for solar and wind projects
• Negotiating option agreements, purchase contracts, and land lease/surface rights with landowners
• Coordinating with internal development, permitting, and legal teams to ensure project feasibility
• Managing relationships with local stakeholders, public authorities, and communities to support the permitting process
• Monitoring land-use regulations and compliance requirements
• Creating and maintaining an updated database of acquired land and ongoing negotiations

Requirements

• Based in the following locations: Schleswig-Holstein, Lower Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Turingia, Brandeburg, Saxony, Bavaria
• Previous experience as a Land Acquisition Manager or in similar roles within renewable energy, real estate, or infrastructure
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills with landowners and other parties
• Knowledge of land-use regulations and permitting processes for renewable energy projects
• Results-driven with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously