Senior Land Manager - Solar & BESS Glasgow - Commutable from surrounding areas £65,000 - £80,000 + Up to 25% Discretionary Bonus + Life Assurance + Health Insurance + Death in Service + Social Perks and Events + Other Benefits Are you a land acquisition and management professional with a background working on utility-scale Solar & BESS developments, looking to propel your career into a leadership role where you will drive the performance of an established land function and progress to senior management?
Do you want to join a reputable renewable development firm during an exciting period of growth, in an autonomous role where you will play an integral part in the successful development of high-quality sustainable infrastructure?
This fast-growing company is part of an international, multifaceted organisation of financial experts and they are extremely passionate about the drive towards net zero.
This team of industry professionals, specializing in the development of utility-scale renewable assets like Solar PV, BESS, and Wind, has thrived in recent years, developing a strong multi-gigawatt pipeline of projects.
They are now looking to expand their team to facilitate future success.
In this role, you will oversee the strategic direction of the land function, including general management, guiding the team, and leading high-profile negotiations.
You'll also liaise across in-house teams and manage the wider network of agents and legal support.
Additionally, you'll carry out general land sourcing activities, such as engaging with landowners, assessing site feasibility, negotiating Heads of Terms, and preparing land agreements.
The company operates a hybrid working model, requiring you to be in the office 1-2 days per week, alongside remote working and nationwide travel.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in land sourcing and negotiations, and proven experience working on utility scale Solar and BESS projects.
RICS is advantageous but not essential.
This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career with a dynamic organisation that have strong financial backing and a healthy pipeline of projects, where you will be integral to future success of the business.
The Role: Oversee and lead all land activities, including people management, steering high profile negotiations, managing wider network and communicating across internal teams Securing land agreements to support development and delivery of renewable energy projects Identifying and engaging with potential landowners, initial feasibility assessments and negotiating heads of terms.
Preparation of land agreements Hybrid working: 1-2 days in the office, with remote working and nationwide travel The Person: Significant experience in land sourcing and management Proven background working on utility-scale Solar & BESS Degree qualified in Land/Legal/Planning or similar Demonstratable leadership / management experience Commutable to Glasgow Land Manager, Land Management, Land Acquisition, Land Negotiation, Renewable, Development, Solar, BESS, Battery Storage, Photovoltaic, Wind, Head of terms, HoT, Option and Lease, Landowner, Land Agent, Utility-scale, Wayleave, Scotland, Glasgow, Striling, Edinburgh, Falkirk Reference Number: BBBH242135 To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Gabrielle Peters at Rise Technical Recruitment.
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The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position.
The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
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