Overview
Land Acquisition Specialist
Responsibilities
* 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
Qualifications
* 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.
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