Land Acquisition Coordinator

Land Acquisition Coordinator

My client is a growing renewables development and management company based in HemelHempstead. They are a dynamic firm that primarily works with solar farms and battery-based energy storage systems but with growth plans that will allow them to move into other technologies and sectors.

They seek candidates with the required drive and competence to assist their land managers in converting leads to exclusivity agreements and then supporting them to manage the ongoing sequence of landowner agreements.

They strive to exceed client expectations and, as such, they are searching for outstanding candidates who seek appropriate recognition for the ability to consistently perform at an elevated level to their peers. Their business is based on a meritocracy, therefore, there are no limits to what can be achieved. This role represents a tremendous opportunity to learn and grow within this exciting sector.

Duties of the Roles

• Shortlisting sites suitable for development, using in-house grid capacity calculator and mapping processes

• Searching online for landowner contact / general project information

• Liaising with landowners, land agents, solicitors and our internal team to assist in

  progressing projects

• Arranging face-to-face meetings with landowners

• Ensuring our CRM system and SharePoint spaces are kept in good order (including managing the data rooms containing critical and confidential project information)

• Reviewing property documentation to ensure projects can progress to the next relevant milestone

• Supporting the land team in operating safely, by coordinating H&S documentation and assisting with check-in processes

• Representing the company on our stand at occasional trade events, selling what we do to prospective landowner clients

• Working as part of a small team to achieve project completion and assist with day- to-day tasks

• Required Candidate Characteristics

• Exemplary interpersonal skills with a bright and customer-centric attitude

• A very strong interest and passion for understanding of the UK renewable energy

  sector, with particular reference to solar and battery storage projects

• A problem solver with a "cando" attitude

• Attention to detail and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously

• Calm under pressure while retaining the ability to make professional decisions

• Strong IT skills, Excel and willingness to learn CRM functionality and engage in reporting requirements

• Able to work in the UK on a long-term basis without sponsorship

• Desirable Candidate Characteristics

• Some experience of working within the property sector

• Ability to inspire confidence within the internal team and with external parties,

  leading to successful partnerships

• Competency with MS Project/ Gantt charts

• Experience in Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

This is an exciting opportunity and the role comes with an attractive commission and benefits package.

Please call Charmaine for further information