Rural Land Acquisition Specialist

2 weeks ago


Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Beach Baker Property Recruitment Full time

At Beach Baker Property Recruitment, we are seeking an experienced Rural Land Acquisition Specialist to support the development of land agreements for renewable energy projects across the UK and Ireland. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in identifying and assessing land opportunities, negotiating with landowners, and securing land agreements that meet both commercial and local community interests.

Job Description
  • We are looking for a highly skilled professional with a strong background in rural land management, surveying, or a related field.
  • Your primary responsibility will be to identify and assess land opportunities for onshore wind, solar, battery energy storage, and hydrogen projects, focusing on rural sites across the UK and Ireland.
  • You will conduct site evaluations considering factors such as wind resource, land availability, environmental impact, and grid connectivity, with particular attention to the rural context.
  • Negotiate and secure land agreements with rural landowners, ensuring that both commercial and local community interests are taken into account.
  • Secure ancillary agreements such as easements, wayleaves, and the surrender of AHA tenancies, with an understanding of the unique requirements of rural properties.
Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships with rural landowners, agricultural stakeholders, and local communities.
  • A self-starter who thrives in a rural, dynamic setting and can manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Proactive, commercially astute, and attentive to the unique opportunities and challenges posed by rural land agreements.
  • Deep understanding of farming, forestry, and other rural land uses, with the ability to engage with stakeholders in these sectors effectively.

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum

Beach Baker Property Recruitment offers a competitive salary and benefits package to successful candidates.



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