RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
The location for this role is Scotland, we would consider Hybrid with you in the office a couple of times a week with the team. An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen to facilitate and expand our onshore renewables development portfolio in the UK.
About the role
This is a key role in driving the onshore wind and BESS growth strategy for RWE Renewables (RWER) in Scotland. To perform this role you will require the skills, experience and confidence to form new strategic relationships with landowners, third parties and other key stakeholders. The successful candidate will also need to drive and take responsibility and ownership of a series of highly important and complex activities and transactions.
The role forms part of the RWER Onshore Property and Origination team in the UK & Ireland, where we have a growing pipeline of projects under development. The Property Manager will work closely with the RWER Development Project Managers in negotiating and securing the necessary legal agreements for a variety of property related project transactions throughout the project development life.
* Legal Agreements – Leading discussions and the approach with internal and external property and legal teams in order all necessary lands rights are acquired for projects in origination and within the existing development portfolio.
* Development Portfolio Management Activities – Supporting the Origination Managers in identifying new target projects for the RWER pipeline.
* Commercial Negotiations – Lead the commercial negotiations with landowners / land agents / consultants to secure the development / wider land rights for RWER projects in Scotland.
* Managing Internal Relations - Building internal relationships across RWER. Working with existing internal and external teams to deliver property requirements on RWER projects (wind and BESS).
* Network Building – Building on the necessary networks of land agents, landowners, etc across Scotland to ensure RWER’s pipeline growth meets year on year targets.
Requirements and experience
* Qualification - Degree level in a relevant discipline and a member of (or working towards membership of) the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and/or Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV)
* Development – Knowledge of the renewable’s development process within Scotland.
* Strong Commercial Acumen - skills and knowledge to lead on negotiations and contractual arrangements.
* H&S Qualification - Awareness and commitment to a safe working environment.
* Resilience - Can motivate self and wider team in challenging circumstances for long periods of time. Can visualise the challenge of project development and manage to keep perspective.
* Stakeholder Management – Ideally possess an existing network of relevant contacts and confident when engaging with these.
* Legal System – Good knowledge of Scottish property law, knowledge of Crofting Law would also be an advantage.
* Land Use- Knowledge of land use systems/issues (Agricultural, Forestry and Commercial)
* Renewable Market - Demonstrable working knowledge of renewable market dynamics, current trends in land transaction activity and the wider competitive environment.
* Local Knowledge - Excellent knowledge of geography, politics, customs and current issues.
* Driving Licence.
* Ability to travel and for overnight stays.
This is also what you can get:
* Family medical cover for you and your immediate family
* 6 months full pay for maternity/adoption/shared parental leave, 12 weeks full pay for paternity leave, neonatal care leave 12 weeks fully paid
* Good company pension, if you join this scheme you will also get life assurance 4x your annual salary
* Buying additional annual leave
* Employee assistance programme
* Occupational health support
* Critical illness insurance
* Cycle to work scheme
* Share incentive plan
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Any questions? Contact HR: Sylwia Blaszczyk, danielle.roe@rwe.com
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