Land Acquisition Manager

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At British Solar Renewables (BSR), we’re creating renewables energy systems for a net zero carbon future. From Development to long term asset owners, we deliver renewable energy projects that have a lasting impact.

About This Role:

Reporting to the Senior Site Acquisition Manager, the Site Acquisition Manager will be responsible for securing sites with a viable grid connection, realistic prospects of planning success and the capability for Head of Terms and an Option and Lease Agreement to be agreed with the view to develop a new large-scale solar, wind and energy storage projects.

The Site Acquisition Manager will be self-motivated and enjoy building and maintaining strong relationships with landowners and their representatives whilst maintaining a high-level understanding of commercial, legal, technical and construction activities required to successfully deliver high value renewable energy projects.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Ensuring that health and safety is at the forefront of all decision making. An enjoyment and confidence to build and maintain strong face-to-face relationships with landowners and their representatives
• Arrange and carry out face-to-face meetings with landowners and their representatives on site visits
• Capacity to listen to, and negotiate with, a range of people
• Maintain a continual review process with the Grid team to evaluate future grid connection opportunities.
• Obtain all signed documents required to submit grid applications from landowners and their representatives.
• Support the Land Manager in their role negotiating HoTs and Option and Lease agreement
• Work closely with the Land Manager, commercial, planning teams to ensure suitability of land for development.
• Maintain an awareness of market conditions and the impact of internal as well as external policy changes.
• Prepare presentation to present to senior management
• Take responsibility for projects from the earliest stages
• Capacity to source new opportunities through other means
• Arrange and attend site visits to assess potential sites for development
• Ensure suitable communication is always maintained with landowners or their representatives
• Compile and present site development presentations for approval
• Ensure that the ArcGIS mapping system is maintained as fit for purpose

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in / knowledge of renewable energy sector advantageous but not essential
• Previous experience in a forward-facing site/land acquisition role advantageous but not essential
• Ability to use GIS and common IT products
• Experience in the renewables sector preferred
• GIS systems, not essential
• Degree or equivalent qualification

Skills you’ll need:

• Strong organisational skills
• Excellent listening skills
• Time management
• Driving licence
• Self-motivated
• Attention to detail
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills both written and oral
• Good negotiating skills
• A proven ability to multi-task, across multiple projects

What You’ll Get From BSR:

• Monthly social events, such as team lunches, breakfasts, volunteering and a Christmas and Summer party.
• Hybrid working options.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption policies.
• An annual bonus scheme to recognise your hard work.
• Employee referral scheme
• Supporting you beyond work with our Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 support.
• One funded professional membership per year.
• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the option to roll over up to 5 days.
• Long Service Recognition Scheme
• Private Health insurance after completion of 3-month probation period.
• Life insurance
• Pension

How to Apply: Please send your applications to recruitment@britishrenewables.com.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, this advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications.

Our Commitment:

We’re proud to be a workplace where individuality is valued. If you’re motivated by our purpose and feel you could contribute, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every requirement.

We want everyone that connects with BSR to feel included and supported. If you need any adjustments during the process, please get in touch at recruitment@britishrenewables.com