Job Description
Astute's Renewables team is partnering with a prominent renewable energy developer dedicated to sustainability, innovation, and professional growth to recruit a Land Acquisition Manager for its Northern England and Scotland operations.\n\nThe Land Acquisition Manager role offers a salary up to £65,000 depending on experience, an attractive bonus structure, pension, and flexible working options.\n\nIf you're a Land Acquisition Manager from an infrastructure or renewables background looking to join an organisation that prioritises integrity, transparency, collaboration, and a strong commitment to environmental stewardship, submit your CV today to apply.\n\nResponsibilities and duties\n\nReporting to the Head of Land you will:\n\nIdentify and assess potential land opportunities for large-scale solar, wind, BESS, and hydrogen projects\nSecure land for grid connection applications in collaboration with internal teams\nBuild and maintain relationships with landowners, agents, and key stakeholders\nNegotiate land rights agreements, including leases and easements\nProvide support on land-related matters to the development team\nPresent new opportunities to senior leadership and the investment committee\n\nProfessional qualifications\n\nWe are looking for someone with the following:\n\nAt least 5 years of experience in a land acquisition or property-focused role, preferably within the renewable energy sector\nDemonstrated success in securing land rights and developing strong relationships with landowners and stakeholders\nSolid understanding of UK planning policy and its influence on renewable energy development\nKnowledge of distribution and transmission networks and their role in energy projects\nExceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders effectively\nSelf-motivated, organised, and capable of working independently to meet targets and deadlines\nRICS accreditation (preferred but not mandatory)\n\nPersonal skills\n\nThe Land Acquisition Manager role would suit someone who is:\n\nDriven and able to work independently with minimal supervision\nProficient in negotiation and cultivating strong, lasting relationships\nHighly organised, with excellent time management and attention to detail in record-keeping\nConfident and assertive when necessary to achieve results\nComfortable thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced environment\n\nSalary and benefits of the Land Acquisition Manager role\n\nUp to £65,000 salary depending on experience\nCompany bonus structure\nPension scheme and private medical insurance\nAccess to training and development support to further your professional growth\nINDRENAstute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK.
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