Land Development Director

1 month ago

Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Downing Ventures Full time
Senior Land Manager, Downing Renewable Developments

Glasgow, Scotland, Downing Renewable Developments

Downing is a fast-growing, entrepreneurial investment manager based in the City of London. We believe a great investment opportunity isn't just financial, it's a chance to invest in things that matter – our environment, our health, our society, our local communities, and our economy.

Downing Renewable Developments

Downing Renewable Developments (DRD) is a 22-strong renewable development and delivery business, responsible for identifying suitable renewable energy project opportunities and undertaking the required grid connection, land agreement, and planning processes to obtain successfully developed projects.

Role and Responsibilities

The role is to lead in securing the necessary land agreements to support the development and delivery of high-quality renewable energy projects (predominantly wind, solar, and storage).

In particular, the role-holder will be expected to lead activities such as identifying and engaging with potential landowners, undertaking initial feasibility assessments, negotiating Heads of Terms, and leading the preparation and registration of land agreements, including leases, options, wayleaves, and letters of authority, including instructing and managing the necessary legal support.

Key responsibilities will be leading the internal land function, team management, reporting, managing networks of land agents and legal support, and engaging with other disciplines such as planning and engineering teams.

The role-holder is anticipated to have a wide contact network, a real desire to succeed, and be able to work autonomously and propose innovative solutions to problems.

Key Skills and Experience
  • Land / Legal / Planning Qualification (degree level as a minimum).
  • Minimum of 5-years experience within the renewable energy industry on Project Management, particularly working on solar PV, battery storage, and onshore wind projects.
  • Experience of undertaking land assembly and responsibility for land budgets.
  • Experience of managing agents and legal support to prepare and conclude land agreements.
  • An understanding of planning and consenting processes.
  • Experience of contract preparation and managing and negotiating tender processes (including consultancy services).
  • Experience of managing project stakeholders, including regulators, statutory consultees, and local communities.
  • Experience of managing project teams and budgets.
  • An ability to translate technical detail into commercial impact.
  • An ability to manage several project tasks at once and be able to plan and prioritize project workload.
  • Eloquent – you can explain complex things in simple, relevant terms, and in good English.

Downing is passionate about creating an inclusive culture that supports and celebrates diversity. This drives our ambition and brings us closer to our investment community.

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