Job Description
Benefits
* 30 day "work from anywhere policy"
* 6 month sabbaticals at their European offices
* Extensive benefits package
The Company
OXBO are delighted to continue their partnership with this international Solar & BESS Developer, Builder, Owner & Operator. They are looking to add a Senior Land Manager to their London team to facilitate the acquisition of land for new Solar & BESS sites, and helping with the projects through the development process.
The Role
* Lead and manage the delivery of land assembly and other property related agreements from initial site identification through to financial close.
* 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 solar PV and battery storage projects.
* Identify and approach landowners to agree rent and other commercial terms.
* Instruct and manage land agents, consultants and external solicitors in relation to securing land agreements.
* 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 solar PV, battery storage and other renewables technologies through to financial close
* 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
* Experience in managing, negotiating and securing land and other property related agreements for utility scale renewable energy projects (wind, solar and battery storage)
* 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)