Land Acquisition Specialist
You will: -
* Devise, manage & implement
landowner
negotiation strategies for large-scale development & energy infrastructure projects.
* Ensure on time delivery of all
land
agreements & rights for project development/construction.
* Manage complex agreements (options, leases, wayleaves, easements).
* Manage stakeholder & consultation obligations
* Represent company leading the negotiating of viable & cost-effective
land
deals that allow
renewable
energy projects to progress from start to finish
* Site selection through to agreed T&Cs to enable legal dept to prepare & finalise agreement.
* Pro-actively lead negotiations with
landowners
to secure the necessary agreements.
* Manage third-party independent valuation process.
* Establish good relationships with
landowners
, tenant farmers,
land
managers or others who own & manage
land
to ensure they are well informed of developments & progress.
* Directly introduce the project & provide the
landowner
with all the information available on the proposed development.
* Provide the
landowner
with information on agreements, the potential scale & type of infrastructure required on their land.
* Agree T&CS including capturing any special conditions or requirements the
landowner
may have that streamlines the negotiation process.
* Meticulous electronic recording of discussions; noting issues & seeking resolution asap.
* Liaise with in-house & external lawyers, project managers, consultants & JV as required.
* Attend any necessary consultations & meetings with stakeholders' groups.
* Keep informed of how regulations & practices may affect land strategies.
* While agreements are being finalised, remain engaged with the
landowners
* Maintain accurate, detailed records, of negotiation status & key risks.
* Ensure all engagement & acquisition activities are conducted in line with internal governance standards & delegated authority processes.
* Assist as required, joint venture of co-development agreement partners in
acquiring third party land to deliver Renewable Energy Portfolio.
* Develop, in conjunction with a
Renewable
Team, effective project plans to ensure appropriate Mgt of engagement with
landowners
& other relevant stakeholders for proposed projects.
* Co-ordinate title investigations & ensure accurate records are kept.
* Liaise with
legal
dept to progress agreements through to execution.
* Ensure H&S & Environmental policies & all relevant EU & National policies & complied with
The Person:
Ideally you will have:
* Hons Degree (Level 8 FETAC) in
Land
Management
, Agriculture, Business or equivalent.
* Min 6 years professional work exp from an agriculture, forestry, property project management background or related discipline.
* Familiarity with Irish Property Law & knowledge of the relevant documentation is essential.
* Experience
of renewable energy projects & commercial understanding of business needs is required
.
* Sound knowledge of sustainable
land
management
practices & strong stakeholder
management
skills are highly desirable.
* Proven track record of successfully negotiating & concluding agreements with
landowners
is essential.
* Strong understanding of
Land Acquisition processes
, compensation & valuation principles, community relations best practice.
* The post will require a self-starting individual who can also work effectively as part of a wider team.
* Exp of the
renewable
energy sectors associated
land
agreements & project requirements will be highly advantageous.
* Excellent negotiating, influencing, presentation & communication skills.
* Resilient under pressure & able to manage sensitive issues diplomatically.
* Thorough knowledge of all aspects of
land
management
& actually have been negotiating & concluding
land
transactions.
* Understand new regulations that are likely to affect
land
use.
* Organised & detailed focus, with strong reporting skills.
* Capability to communicate technical information clearly & simply; interpretation of maps &
land
forms & collection & present information in a logical & organised manner.
* A full driving license & your own vehicle will be essential.
* Can work effectively & positively in a team environment.
* Excellent & effective time-
management
& ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Strong relationship & reputational
management
exp.
* Self-starter & flexible outside of normal hours.
* Competent with MS Office software packages.
* Exceptional communication & conversational skills, including conflict resolution, risk
management
, & managing complex issues.
Apply to discuss in confidence