Forestry/Land Manager plays a critical role in the land function within FuturEnergy Ireland. This is a hybrid position and may be based at any location within Ireland. The role is responsible for managing an extensive portfolio of "alternative afforestation" lands required to meet obligations set by permanent clearfelling licensing under Forest Service, DAFM regulations; together with oversight of the felling license application process linked to renewable energy project development. The Forestry/Land Manager works closely with the wider Land Team, FuturEnergy Ireland Project Managers and external service providers in the land acquisition/forest management arenaResponsibilitiesLand ManagementScreening of early-stage sites – initial land title review.Liaison with Project Managers/wider Project Team to confirm land take requirements.Detailed Land Title Due Diligence – mapping and review of land title ownership and associated burdens/risks.Landowner Engagement – liaison with Land Agents to secure land rights agreements.Liaison with FEI external solicitors in completion of legal agreements.Liaison with Coillte as key stakeholder in respect of internal processes.Forestry Management"Alternative Afforestation"/bare land acquisitionDetermination of annual/medium term requirements for alternative afforestation lands based on the projected permanent clearfelling requirements for wind farm projects.Liaison with Coillte and Forest Management Companies (FCOs) in relation to the sourcing, acquisition and Form 1 (afforestation) approval of suitable bare land sites that will comprise a pipeline of "alternative afforestation" lands.Management of the bare land pipeline to ensure sites are successfully established in line with Forest Service requirements; that services and other expenses are correctly reimbursed; and that legal and regulatory paperwork is fully complete.Felling proceduresDetermination of a rolling annual felling licence programme based on the progression of projects through planning to FID (final investment decision).Liaison with Project Managers and FCOs in relation to the preparation and management of felling licence applications to the Forest Service.Assignment of alternative afforestation lands to permanent felling licence applicationsCompetenciesBehavioural Competencies:A role model for living the Company's values and maintaining the environment for those on the FEI team to do the same:Commercial Acumen: Demonstrates strong financial literacy and the ability to balance risk and opportunity in contract negotiations.Negotiation & Influence: Skilled negotiator with the ability to build trust, influence stakeholders, and secure value-aligned outcomes.Collaboration: Works effectively across functions and disciplines, valuing teamwork and shared success.Strategic Thinking: Able to assess market and partnership dynamics to originate commercially innovative solutions.Resilience: Maintains focus and determination in the face of complexity, risk, or challenge.Integrity & Trust: Conducts all dealings diligently in alignment with the Company's values.Essential:Understanding of Land titles and property transactions.Familiarity with Forest Service, DAFM regulations and guidelines in respect of forestry felling and afforestation.Practical experience in forest management – particularly in respect of forestry felling and establishment operations.Proficient in the use of MS Office 365 programs- Word, Excel and PowerPointDesirable:Extensive experience in land-based development/sales/acquisitions business is preferable.Experience of target driven acquisitions essential with proven ability to deliver;Strong business acumen with keen commercial sense;Ability to work on own initiative at all times;Excellent networking and interpersonal skills;Strong negotiation skills;Diligent and meticulous in stakeholder dealings;General comprehension of project management philosophy;Preference for prior onshore wind experience;Rigorous use of reporting systems; andFull clean driving licence.Education:Qualification in land based, business or related discipline essentialFlexibility is key as travel to project sites will be a key requirement of the role.