Land Manager
Land Manager
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About us
BayWa r.e. UK Limited is part of the international BayWa r.e. group of renewable energy businesses with our main office based in Edinburgh and with other locations in Cork and Glasgow. The BayWa r.e. UK team focuses on wind project development acquisition and construction both in the UK and Ireland. We are excellent listeners and offer a wide range of solutions perfectly tailored to your specific requirements.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Land Manager to lead and manage land origination efforts for utility-scale renewable energy projects (solar wind and energy storage). The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying securing and managing land agreements necessary for the development construction and operation of renewable energy projects across the UK.
You will have the ability to manage complex projects and have strong general administrative management (covering tasks programme budget meetings and stakeholders). The successful candidate will take on a central role in supporting and further developing our business.
What you will do
- Land Origination & Negotiation: Working closely with internal developers and origination leads support the identification of suitable land for renewable energy projects directly engage with landowners and advisors and lead the negotiation of key commercial terms for future option and lease contracts ultimately to ensure appropriate site controls are in place for our investments.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners and their advisors to facilitate strong relationship building and project success.
- Due Diligence: Work with internal GIS team in conducting land feasibility assessments supporting legal drafting and commercial negotiations.
- Project Coordination: Collaborate with internal teams including development engineering and finance to align land origination efforts with project timelines and business goals.
- Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks related to land use commercial parameters and contractual obligations.
- Reporting & Documentation: Maintain accurate records of land negotiations agreements and undertake budget control at all appropriate stages.
- Team Management & Coordination: Contribute regularly to internal team strategy reporting and meetings in addition to motivating external landowners and their advisors to achieve target programmes/project milestones. Collaborate with legal engineering development and grid teams throughout the project lifecycle.
What youll need to succeed
- Significant previous experience within a similar role in the UK renewable energy market;
- Proven land negotiation and/or origination skills particularly in renewable energy generation or infrastructure development.
- A good understanding of the energy sector with particular emphasis on wind solar and battery storage technologies.
- Sound knowledge of planning permitting and delivery of grid connections for onshore renewables projects.
- Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills - ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with diverse stakeholders including landowners communities and professional advisors.
- Innovative and driven to make things happen without instruction.
- Hands-on approach and ability to work under pressure.
- The ability and willingness to regularly travel across the UK is an essential requirement.
- Proven ability to work and communicate with remote colleagues.
- Computer literacy (MS Office) is essential and familiarity with cloud-based project managementsoftware would be useful.
- Full drivers license.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
Whats in it for you
Being part of a highly motivated ever-growing and multicultural team that drives forward the energy revolution
Innovative and fast-changing market and working environment
Hybrid Working
Private Health Insurance
Life Assurance Cover
Company Pension Scheme
Flexible Working Environment
Yearly Discretionary Performance Bonus Scheme
Mental Health First Aid support
Employee Assistance Programme which provides all employees with 24/7 access to telephone and online counselling
Access to an online benefits portal which includes travel and shopping discounts healthy living advice& a financial well-being resource bank
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Benefits can vary depending on the location and are not legally binding.
About BayWa r.e.
BayWa r.e. is the home for change makers. We energy how it is produced stored and can be best used to enable the global renewable energy transition that is essential to the future of our planet. At BayWa r.e. we effect change globally. With locations in 30 countries we have over 4000 people already working across the world collaborating with local businesses to proactively shape the future of the energy sector.
You matter to us
At BayWa r.e. we are fully committed to fostering equity and inclusion and embrace diversity of all our people both present and those yet to join us! We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of gender gender identity national origin religion social- cultural- or ethnic-background sex sexual orientation age non-disqualifying physical or mental disability pregnancy veteran status or any other status protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are based on business needs job requirements and qualifications. We are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer for all by providing an inclusive environment free of discrimination or harassment.
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Tracy LincolnRequired Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
