Our client is one of the UK’s most innovative and ambitious renewable energy companies. Their end-to-end capabilities set the standards for the development, design, construction, and operations of green energy infrastructure projects.
They deliver unrivaled build quality and asset performance and are leaders in innovative technologies and solutions. Committed to excellence and innovation, they are dedicated to achieving net zero and transforming the UK's energy landscape.
Their work culture and ethic is based on trusted relationships and leading with empathy. Their values run through everything they do – which is why they have a reputation for being a great place to work!
The Land Manager will be responsible for leading the acquisition of all land required for the development of a growing portfolio of renewable energy projects from site selection through development and into commercial operation. This will involve taking the lead role in drafting HOTs, leading negotiations, and production of agreements.
The key responsibilities of the role are to:
• Lead the negotiations to secure Heads of Terms, Option and Lease agreements and other land rights with landowners and their agents/advisors required for the successful delivery of new projects.
• Develop and manage positive relationships with landowners, landowners’ solicitors and agents
• Keep on top of market rates, trends and influencing factors and devise a strategy to ensure EPD’s offering is competitive in the market whilst optimising the value of projects.
• Deliver support for land transactions and closing projects including management of due diligence.
• Work closely with the in-house legal team to monitor land agreements, milestones, reporting, updating risk register.
• Advise on land transactions in relation to joint venture partnerships, acquisition, sale and any associated due diligence.
The Person: The ideal candidate will:
• Have proven post-qualification experience with a degree in a relevant land/property related discipline such as rural surveying or estate management or with an accredited professional institute.
• Have experience of renewable energy project development and land/property acquisition.
• Have a strong knowledge and understanding of the commercial parameters of renewable energy development and operation.
• Be proficient in land and real estate transactions and legal documentation provisions and procedures.
• Ideally have NSIP, DCO and renewables experience in land-related agreements such as negotiating and securing contracts.
• Be commercially astute with excellent business sense and risk awareness
• Have a full UK driving licence and ability to travel frequently for site visits and meetings