Senior Land Manager

1 month ago

Glasgow Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom Climate17 Full time

We are hiring for a dynamic investment manager in London, focusing on impactful investments in the environment, health, society, communities, and the economy. Their growth is driven by adaptability, innovation, and core values that influence all their operations.


The renewables team specialise in the development and delivery of renewable energy projects. They manage grid connections, land agreements, and planning, then oversee the long-term operation of these projects.


Their activities in the UK, where they have a c.6GW pipeline of opportunities in the solar, wind and battery sectors.


Role


The role is to join their team in Glasgow 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 then leading preparation and registration of land agreements including leases, options, wayleaves and letters of authority including instructing and managing the necessary legal support. Additionally, the role-holder will be required to mentor and manage more junior team members.


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
  • RICS qualification
  • 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 prioritise project workload.


About Us


Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector.


Inclusive Application Process


Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability. If you require additional support, equipment, or resources to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know.

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