Land and Origination Lead (GB)
$85,000–$105,000 year
RemoteUnited Kingdom
Job Summary
Lead and manage a direct report to deliver targets while monitoring budget and KPIs. Scan the development landscape to identify opportunities for novel technologies, assessing site suitability and advising the business on commercial and land-related implications. Identify potential new development opportunities using market knowledge, keeping abreast of transmission grid developments to propose areas for securing connections. Apply land expertise to structure, negotiate, and close agreements, leading complex negotiations to protect the company and optimize contract terms. Engage landowners, agents, and solicitors to build relationships and foster a wide network of external industry contacts. Resolve obstacles that could delay deal completion to keep projects moving into delivery.
Required Qualifications
- Extensive experience leading land acquisition, origination or business development within BESS, renewables or a related infrastructure sector
- Proven ability to lead complex commercial negotiations and close third party deals independently
- Detailed, up to date knowledge of GB planning, environmental and grid infrastructure considerations affecting site suitability
- Strong commercial acumen, including up-to-date knowledge of industry revenue/market data
- Ability to work autonomously
- An established network of landowners, agents, consultants and industry contacts
- Full driving licence
Desired Qualifications
- You should be a prolific originator of good-value land deals
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