Scotland- North Scotland and central belt
Seeking experienced and motivated Chartered Surveyor to join a highly successful Energy and Renewables team.
With a long tradition of rural land surveyors in sustainability and climate change, this client is growing its energy team across the UK.
Role
Work alongside clients; representing and advising landowners on renewable energy developments and projects. This role principally involves representing landowners, promoting land, evaluating offers and negotiating terms with the preferred developer.
- Act as a trusted advisor to landowners, promoting their land for renewable energy developments and ensuring their interests are well-represented throughout the project lifecycle.
- Assist in negotiations with developers, advising on heads of terms and reporting to clients with recommendations.
- Work closely with colleagues, solicitors, accountants, and other professional advisors to provide the best advice to clients.
- Conduct regular site visits nationwide to appraise sites, build relationships with clients and meet with developers.
- Be an active communicator, maintaining professional relationships with clients, providing regular updates on progress and maintaining momentum in negotiations.
- Contribute to the development of future revenue streams by actively developing business within the Energy and Renewables market
- Maintain continuing professional development; ensure up to date technical knowledge and business skills.
- Act as a point of contact for others in the firm – and provide sound, accurate advice.
- Be accountable for sharing technical / professional knowledge with others within own discipline area
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience, with a background in representing and advising landowners on renewable energy developments and projects.
• MRICS RICS (Desirable but not essential)
• Experience in negotiating documentation or commercial leasing negotiations
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office
• Any experience with mapping software, preferably GIS
• Excellent report writing skills
• Friendly and professional approach
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise and deal with competing deadlines
• Strong people skills with an ability to communicate via a range of mediums
• Financial acumen and commercial awareness
