Rural Surveyor

4 months ago

UK, UK, United Kingdom OXBO Full time

Benefits

  • Healthy Commission Scheme
  • Wide benefits package
  • Company car


The Company

OXBO are working with one of the UK's leading Solar & BESS Developers to help them add a Land Acquisition Specialist/Rural Surveyor to their team. The purpose of this role will be Business Development with the aim of acquiring new land to develop utility scale solar farms on.


This is a remote role for a candidate based in the Midlands/North England with frequent travel to site required. You will be a personable individual comfortable with cold calling/sales and with a track record of maintaining relationships with farmers and landowners.


Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with farmers and landowners, understanding their needs and concerns.
  • Conduct cold calls and outreach to potential landowners to identify opportunities for solar and battery project development.
  • Persuasively present the benefits of leasing land for solar and battery energy development to landowners.
  • Negotiate land leases, ensuring a win-win outcome for both parties.
  • Conduct site assessments and due diligence, considering environmental and zoning factors.
  • Prepare initial proposals for solar or battery projects, including basic site assessments and feasibility studies.
  • 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.
  • 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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