Land Manager in UK

Summary

OXBO are delighted to be working with an exciting European renewable energy developer who are currently looking to grow the team and recruit a Land Manager to assist in the development of their solar PV projects.

They are looking for an experienced individual with expertise in Land Management processes for renewable energy projects (Options/Heads of Terms/Leases & Easements/Wayleaves) to join the team and add to their exciting pipeline of projects in the UK.

The Land Manager will focus on the delivery of land assembly and other property related agreements from initial site identification through to financial close, amongst other responsibilities for solar PV projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of land assembly and other property related agreements from initial site identification through to financial close for solar PV projects.
• Negotiate and secure Heads of Terms, Option and Lease agreements and other third-party property rights with landowners required for the successful delivery of new projects.
• Identify and approach landowners to agree rent and other commercial terms.
• Oversee and manage the drafting and completion of land agreements
• Undertake title searches to ascertain property ownership and other rights.
• Maintain budgets and development expenditure in respect of land assembly activities and provide progress reports, when required
• Provide support in the identification, feasibility, evaluation and development of new projects.
• Manage a diverse range of external and internal stakeholder relationships, including landowners, tenants, land agents, legal advisors, local planning authorities and statutory consultees
• Assist with land and property transactions in relation to joint venture partnerships, acquisition, sale and any associated due diligence
• Create and maintain a land terrier register to ensure rent and other payments are paid on time
• Provide advice and support on valuation and other project and property management matters including site finding and land assembly strategy
• Manage existing landlord and tenant relationships
• Represent the Company at community engagement, stakeholder consultations and other meetings and events

Requirements

• Have a strong knowledge and understanding of the commercial parameters of renewable energy development and operation
• Be commercially astute with an attention to detail and understanding of risk
• Excellent business development ability, with keen awareness of potential opportunities
• Experience in managing, negotiating and securing land and other property related agreements for NSIP projects - DCO and renewables experience is required.
• Proficient in land and real estate transactions and any associated legal documentation provisions and procedures.
• Experience of consultation with both internal and external stakeholders and in developing strong working relationships with key actors.
• Accreditation with a relevant professional institute.
• Educated to Degree level (ideally rural surveying, estate management or a relevant land/property related discipline)
• Full UK driving licence.
• Frequent travel to undertake site visits and meet landowners