Land Acquisition Specialist

7 days ago

Manchester, United Kingdom OXBO Full time

About OXBO

OXBO is a leading Solar & BESS Developer in the UK, dedicated to delivering innovative renewable energy solutions. We are seeking a highly skilled Land Acquisition Specialist/Rural Surveyor to join our team and contribute to our mission of accelerating the transition to a sustainable energy future.


Job Summary

We are looking for a talented individual to develop and maintain strong relationships with farmers and landowners, identifying opportunities for solar and battery project development. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting site assessments, negotiating land leases, and coordinating with internal teams to ensure seamless land acquisition.


Key Responsibilities

  • Business Development
    • Develop and maintain strong relationships with farmers and landowners to identify opportunities for solar and battery project development.
    • Conduct site assessments and due diligence, considering environmental and zoning factors.
    • Negotiate land leases, ensuring a win-win outcome for both parties.
  • Project Coordination
    • Coordinate with internal teams, including project development, engineering, and finance, to ensure seamless land acquisition.
    • Manage documentation and maintain detailed records of all land information.
    • Work with legal teams to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Community Engagement
    • Attend community meetings and public hearings as needed to support land acquisition efforts.
    • Represent the company at external events.


Requirements

  • Proven experience in sales, land acquisition, real estate, or farming.
  • Knowledge of farming practices and the agricultural industry.
  • Strong cold calling and sales skills, with a persuasive and confident communication style.
  • Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills.
  • Experience with reviewing and understanding mapping or GIS information.
  • Ability to understand and interpret contracts and legal documents.
  • Familiarity with planning constraints, including but not limited to flood areas, AONB, public rights of way, environmental regulations, and land use planning.
  • Technical competence to prepare initial proposals for solar or battery projects.
  • A fast learner and genuinely keen to develop a career within Renewable Energy.
  • Highly self-motivated and able to work independently.
  • Excellent IT skills, including CRM tool use, workflow process and expenses software.
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to drive a company vehicle to target areas.
  • Able to work in the UK on a long-term basis without sponsorship.

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