Land Manager - Solar & BESS

Location Bristol
Discipline: Project Development
Job type: Permanent
Published: 12 days ago

Land Manager - Solar & BESS

Are you an experienced land management professional looking for your next challenge in the renewable energy sector?

We’re seeking a Land Manager to play a pivotal role in securing and managing land agreements for large-scale solar, BESS, and co-located projects. This is your opportunity to make a significant impact with a leading company based in the southwest of England. With an impressive 1GW+ operational portfolio and an exciting 8GW pipeline of projects in development or consented, you’ll be at the forefront of the clean energy revolution.

Responsibilities:

  • Secure land agreements for solar, BESS, and co-located projects, from initial identification through to contract signing.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, local authorities, and other key stakeholders.

  • Conduct thorough due diligence on potential sites, ensuring compliance with planning regulations and suitability for development.

  • Provide regular updates to senior management on land acquisition progress, risks, and opportunities.

What We’re Looking For:

  • 5+ years in land acquisition or land management (preferably within renewable energy).

  • Strong negotiation and contract management skills.

  • Expertise in UK land laws and planning regulations.

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.

Interested in learning more? Apply directly to this ad or reach out to Gary O'Brien (g.obrien@mintselection.com) for an exploratory conversation.

Land Manager - Solar & BESS

Mint selection are a trusted Clean Energy Recruitment Specialist with an extensive network and deep sector knowledge. We are an independent who support our clients and candidates through the full life cycle of Energy project; development, build, finance and operations. We’re known for building high performance teams that cover analyst to senior leadership, executive and Director level appointments.

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Core areas we support include; Renewable Energy Investment Management, Energy Project Finance, Structured Finance, M&A, Renewable Energy Project Development, Construction, Operations, Engineering, Commercial Management, Procurement, Asset Management, Portfolio Performance, Risk Management, Trading & Optimisation, Quantitative Analytics and Data Science.

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