Scotland- Flexible Working
Our Onshore renewable energy developer is owned and supported by a leader in the US market and one of Europe’s largest independent producer of onshore wind power. Their installed capacity has more than doubled to 3 GW. Their portfolio spans close to 4 GW in wind and solar projects and close to 900 MW in storage projects, guided by our values and our corporate social responsibility (CSR) approach.
The Estates Project Manager based in Scotland will have a key role in signing up new projects and will work closely with the Commercial Director UK, UK Project Managers and the wider organisation to develop and drive delivery of the land strategy to required budgets and programme.
Role and Responsibilities
- Secure negotiated property agreements within commercial constraints of the project and enable the development, construction and operation of all projects with a focus on reducing whole life cycle costs
- Engage with potential new landowners and act as point of contact with the appointed land agent and legal advisor for all onshore property agreements
- Implement the site finding strategy to grow and maintain the pipeline of future UK projects
- Identify all the required property agreements for a project, such as Option & Lease, Access, Wayleave, Easement and HMP agreements (further referred to as ‘the agreements’)
- Negotiate appropriate terms which balance risk, quality and cost commensurate with the need of the project and within the internal parameters set
- Translate the requirements under the signed project agreements into the wider business operation, ensure a good handover to the project manager and financial administration in order to make sure that the requirements under the signed project agreements are adhered to
- Provide property advice to the Project teams
- Develop positive relationships with landowners, landowner’s solicitors and agents to maintain existing opportunities and seek new opportunities through network of contacts
- Manage the property transaction process within the framework of the overall project programme
- Instruct and manage external solicitors and agents
- Maintain an awareness of market rates, trends and influencing factors and devise a strategy to ensure our commercial offering is competitive in the market and appropriate returns are delivered
- Ensure internal approvals are obtained for all property documents
- Develop and maintain a healthy and safe work environment and demonstrate a strong leadership in health and safety
- Support the development of their skills by CPD and other studies
Required Skills
- Understanding of legal agreements as far as renewable energy is concerned.
- Understanding of the commercial terms as applicable in the renewable energy industry
- Computer literate (excel, MS project)
- Capable of leading in negotiations
- Commercial and legal sensitivity
- A Degree in Estates Management or equivalent field of expertise
- MRICS or working towards RICS membership (general practice, energy, infrastructure or rural)