Land Acquisition Manager - Renewable Energy Projects

FRUITION is seeking a Land Acquisition Manager for Renewable Energy Projects, based in Leeds, UK. The role involves securing land for solar, wind, and battery projects, requiring travel to project sites and monthly office visits in London. Candidates should have experience in land acquisition within renewable energy, strong communication skills, and be self-motivated. This position is full-time and aims to support the growth of renewable energy initiatives in the UK.
Are you a Chartered Surveyor with Land experience within renewable energy? Our renewables client holds several partnerships with leading renewable funds and developers to deploy a significant solar, wind and battery portfolio within the UK. Due to successful growth, they are seeking an experienced Land Manager to cover their current and future projects in the North of England and Scotland.

Ideally you will be based within easy reach of Scotland / the North of England, and be able to go to the London office once a month. You will also be willing to travel to renewable energy project sites as required.

This is a great opportunity to contribute to the fast-moving and fascinating renewable energy industry.

About the Opportunity:

Reporting to the Head of Land, the Land Acquisition Manager will be responsible for identifying, securing, and qualifying new opportunities for large scale Solar PV, Wind, Battery Storage and Hydrogen projects. In addition to this, the following tasks will be required:
• Identifying target areas with the grid team.
• Securing land for grid connection applications.
• Developing relationships with landowners, land agents and Introducers.
• Negotiating option/lease/cable and access easement agreements.
• Supporting Development team with land related matters
• Presenting new business opportunities to Investment Committees.

About You:
• Demonstrable experience in a land focused role, preferably in the renewable energy sector.
• Experience in face-to-face lead generation.
• Experience in securing land rights for renewable energy projects.
• An understanding of Planning Policy and how this may impact identified development opportunities
• An existing network of relevant contacts
• An understanding in Distribution/Transmission Networks
• Highly self-motivated with an ability to work autonomously and meet individual targets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organised in time management, record keeping and task management
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Confident with the ability to be assertive when appropriate
• Appropriate knowledge of all relevant regulatory and legal requirements applicable to the position
• Ideally you will be Chartered / MRICS.
• UK driving licence.

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