Land Manager

The Land Manager will support the project development team in relation to all land aspects on a new grid connection project/s comprising of overhead lines, substations and underground cabling through the consenting and subsequent construction phases. The Land Manager will be responsible for the critical land delivery aspect required ahead of Financial Close for allocated projects. The role involves working all land assembly matters in the development and delivery of major infrastructure projects that will enable renewable energy to be exported to market from new renewable schemes across Wales. Main Responsibilities​ Working as part of the Land Management team, securing all land rights for new electrical overhead lines (OHL’s), substations and underground cable (UGC) infrastructure in Wales, including online and offline elements. Positively engage with project managers, designers, support staff and directors to ensure that strategically important programme milestones are achieved, with risks and issues identified and mitigated at an early stage. Provide strategic leadership and guidance on development of land acquisition strategy including identification of opportunities to outperform milestones. Arrange access to land for non-intrusive and intrusive environmental and engineering surveys as required for the development of projects. Secure option agreements to acquire materially affected dwellings. Produce and maintain an accurate database covering landowner/ occupier contacts, such that where necessary it will achieve a positive outcome through a CPO process.​ Knowledge & Skills An appropriately qualified professional (RICS or similar) with a proven track record of success within a similarly challenging role. ​Comprehensive understanding of farming and land management practice. ​Strong commercial acumen with the skills to lead on commercial contracts and negotiations. A good strategic thinker who can assesses situations quickly and will resolve issues confidently and decisively. Experience & Qualifications An appropriately qualified professional (RICS or similar) with a proven track record of success within a similarly challenging role. Stakeholder management skills with the ability to drive business initiatives forward and to embrace change, efficiencies, and new innovations. Experience of commercial negotiations with internal and external parties. Energy sector experience is not an essential requirement but is a clear advantage. Welsh language skills would be useful but are not essential

Location: Grangetown, GB

Posted Date: 1/9/2025