Our client is a dynamic firm that primarily works with solar farms and battery-based energy storage systems but with growth plans that will allow them to move into other technologies and sectors.
They are seeking a land acquisition specialist to support their growing team.

The ideal candidate will be proactive and positive, with excellent organisational and communication skills and the ability to use their initiative.
If interested, you will be responsible for identifying, negotiating, and securing land for solar and battery energy development.

This role requires a strong focus on sales, with significant cold calling and relationship-building efforts to secure agreements with farmers and landowners.

Requirements of the Role

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with farmers and landowners, understanding their needs and concerns.
• Conduct cold calls and outreach to potential landowners to identify opportunities for solar and battery project development.
• Persuasively present the benefits of leasing land for solar and battery energy development to landowners.
• Negotiate land leases, ensuring a win-win outcome for both parties.
• Conduct site assessments and due diligence, considering environmental and zoning factors.
• Prepare initial proposals for solar or battery projects, including basic site assessments and feasibility studies.
• Coordinate with internal teams, including project development, engineering, and finance, to ensure seamless land acquisition.
• Manage documentation and maintain detailed records of all land information.
• Work with legal teams to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Attend community meetings and public hearings as needed to support land acquisition efforts.
• Represent the company at external events.

• Proven experience in sales, land acquisition, real estate, or farming.
• Knowledge of farming practices and the agricultural industry.
• Strong cold calling and sales skills, with a persuasive and confident communication style.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with reviewing and understanding mapping or GIS information.
• Ability to understand and interpret contracts and legal documents.
• Familiarity with planning constraints, including but not limited to flood areas, AONB, public rights of way, environmental regulations, and land use planning.
• Technical competence to prepare initial proposals for solar or battery projects.
• A fast learner and genuinely keen to develop a career within Renewable Energy.
• Highly self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Excellent IT skills, including CRM tool use, workflow process and expenses software.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive a company vehicle to target areas.
• Able to work in the UK on a long-term basis without sponsorship.